Trump, Powell and Federal Reserve
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President Donald Trump is once again intensifying his calls for interest rate cuts while lobbing insults at the source of his frustration, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Natasha Sarin discusses the potential impact of Trump firing Powell and the importance of keeping the Federal Reserve nonpartisan.
If President Donald Trump were to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could have unintended and severe consequences that reverberate throughout the US economy and global markets.
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump that it would be a big mistake to follow through on his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying it would likely send a “shock
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with steep tariffs.
Wall Street appears calm after President Donald Trump walked back his earlier threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Wednesday urged President Trump not to follow through on his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning the consequences would be worse