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Powell Must Resist Political Pressure
A lot was riding on today’s Federal Reserve rate decision, even though the Fed was always expected to hold rates. The Fed’s ...
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has ...
The Trump allies behind the escalating power play against Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump said he didn’t want to make things personal as he stood next to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell last week.
Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him 'for cause'
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work? And does it even matter?
White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation
President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates ...