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Trump, Powell and interest rates

Firing Powell would do nothing to help Trump on interest rates

For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Trump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest rates.

The New York Times · 3d

Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.

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Trump’s housing chief rips Powell for blowing millions on Fed facelift during housing crisis he perpetuates

HUD Secretary Scott Turner criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for spending billions on renovations while Americans struggle ...

The National on MSN11h

Jerome Powell is 'torturing America' with interest rates, says US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

The Trump Administration is showing no sign that it will lessen its criticism of Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying that the Fed chairman was ...

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Markets brace for Powell exit risk as Trump tensions mount

As speculation swirled Wednesday that President Trump might fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, investors scrambled to ...

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Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Climb Again After Inflation Uptick

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.75% for the week ending July 17, up from 6.72% last week.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)5d

How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...

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See Trump's handwritten note to Jerome Powell complaining about interest rates

President Donald Trump remains displeased by the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady.

USA Today1y

Fed's Powell says high interest rates may 'take longer than expected ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that “it may take longer than expected” for high interest rates to lower inflation. He also reiterated, however, that a rate hike is unlikely.

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