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Will pressure from Trump and Vance spur Powell to cut interest rates?
Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates unchanged for fourth straight meeting despite President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's criticism, with markets anticipating potential cuts later this year.
Trump ‘may have to force’ Fed on interest rate cuts
Donald Trump said he “may have to force” the US Federal Reserve to change interest rates after labelling its chair Jerome Powell a “numbskull”.
Trump pressure on Fed may be backfiring
Mr. Trump has claimed he won’t fire the Fed chair, whose term ends early next year, and a recent Supreme Court ruling indicates that he would not be legally allowed to do so. Yet the political pressure on the Fed to ease policy continues to ratchet higher.
Federal Reserve is poised to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates again amid tariff-related uncertainty despite President Trump's badgering to cut rates
Fed meets as policymakers are expected to assert their independence amid Trump’s pressure
After a turbulent spring, investors will be watching this latest Fed meeting to see if Chair Jerome Powell will offer any hints about whether the worst has passed or is yet to come.
US Fed set to hold rates steady as it guards against inflation
The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, as officials gauge the impact of tariffs on inflation -- and despite President
Wall Street analyst spells out Fed’s next interest rate move
The Wall Street Journal 's chief economics correspondent, Nick Timiraos, thinks there are good reasons to think the Federal Reserve would be preparing to cut interest rates this week due to recent improvements in inflation ,
Trump Wants Lower Interest Rates. Here’s Why the Fed Isn’t Budging
The Fed holds steady amid inflation and tariff-driven uncertainty. Money, ***Money is not a client of any investment adviser featured on this page. The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice.
The Fed is likely to keep rates the same, but give a forecast that moves markets. What to expect
While any movement on interest rates seems improbable, the meeting will feature important signals that still could move ...
‘Purgatory:’ Fed officials left in limbo as tariffs complicate this week’s rate decision
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst.
US Fed meet outcome on Wednesday: Will soft inflation, Trump's pressure push Jerome Powell to cut rates this time?
Analysts expect no rate cut from the US Fed in June as tariff impacts remain unclear. The Fed's upcoming meeting will focus ...
Trump calls Fed chair a 'numbskull' as he pushes for interest rate cut
President Donald Trump cited new inflation data in continuing to pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower ...
Why the Fed and ECB are no longer on the same page
Central bank benchmark borrowing costs are now more than 2 percentage points lower in Europe than the US, a divide that has ...
Why Americans haven’t felt the brunt of Trump’s tariffs — yet
Amid all this, Trump has, as usual, been pressuring the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, to lower interest rates. Vice ...
Trump scapegoats ‘too late’ Fed Chair as his morning goes from ‘Best May in 30 Years’ to dismal jobs outlook
A brutal jobs report led to Donald Trump attacking the chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, again on Wednesday — just ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drift higher, dollar slides amid renewed tariff threats
Wholesale data showed milder inflationary pressures while Trump renewed his threat to impose "take it or leave it" tariffs on ...
Everyday Economics: The Fed's balancing act: Why this week matters more than you think
This week brings the Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting of the year so far. When Chair Jerome Powell steps to the ...