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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell

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Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed on the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with steep tariffs.

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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
Fed building renovation gives Trump new opening to attack Powell

White House ramps up pressure on Fed's Powell

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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday, adding that the Fed "has a lot to answer for" on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.

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White House makes bold decision on Fed Chair Powell's future
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Jerome Powell agrees to resign as Fed Chair after sustained pressure

Fed, Trump

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Can the Next Fed Chair Truly Be Independent From Trump’s Influence?
The president hasn’t named a successor to Jerome H. Powell, but his insistence on someone who will lower interest rates has already raised doubts about their credibility.

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Trump's standoff with the Fed
Trump ‘certainly' can fire Fed chair Powell ‘if there's cause': Hassett
2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum
It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is ...
Why Isn't the Fed Cutting Interest Rates? What To Know
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Fiscal Flows, Bank Credit, And The Fed For July
June 2025 fiscal flows signal short-term caution and likely SPX declines in July, but liquidity unlocks and Fed rate cuts ...
Fed considers changes to how it grades big banks
The Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed tweaks to how it evaluates large banks by making it easier for them to be considered ...
The Secret Weapon Trump Can Use To Take On The Fed
Here’s how President Trump can take on the Fed’s refusal to cut rates: Have the Treasury issue bonds in gold, providing a ...
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September Fed rate cut is not a sure thing, despite market behavior
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has reiterated that rate decisions will be data-driven — by inflation, and employment.
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Fed considering changes to what constitutes a 'well-managed' bank
Under a proposal put up for comment Thursday, the Fed would allow banks with one "deficient" rating to still be considered ...
Fed's balance sheet drawdown likely can continue for some time, Waller says
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday the U.S. central bank still has some ways to ...