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A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates

In the press conference following the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged, Powell hesitated to guide toward a rate in the ...

Fed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates

Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors. Two of his prior ...

U.S. Economy Grew 3% Despite Trump's Tariffs as He Repeats Call for Fed Chair To Lower Rates

The economy grew at a healthy rate despite the back-and-forth with Trump's tariffs, but the true test will come after the ...

Trump Will Remake the Fed. Rates Are Just the Start

A bubbling movement to overhaul the Fed is ready to seize the moment. Big changes are in store for the central bank.

Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump's pressure

The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months. The Fed has held interest rates steady for seven consecutive ...