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The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower interest rates.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the president’s authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was “being looked into.”Asked in an interview on ABC News’ “This Week” whether he believes President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Powell,
Analysts at Deutsche Bank consider the president's removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell "one of the largest under-priced event risks over the coming months."
President Donald Trump has signaled he’s already looking to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell far earlier than usual. Here’s how a so-called ‘shadow’ Fed would work, and why it could cause problems for markets.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday the independence of the Federal Reserve is "absolutely critical".
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Axios on MSNHow the Fed sets rates — and why Powell can't move rates alonePresident Trump's war on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is taking on a more aggressive form, bringing Trump a step closer to trying to oust the head of the Fed. Why it matters: Trump wants Powell to cut interest rates,
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Trump criticizes Federal Reserve Chairman Powell for expensive headquarters renovations while expressing frustration over interest rate decisions and previewing upcoming trade deals.