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Trump urges ‘numbskull’ Fed chair Powell to lower interest rates — as prez reveals he plans to replace him
President Trump urged “numbskull” Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates Thursday — while confirming ...
Trump calls Jerome Powell ‘numbskull,’ says he may ‘force something’ on Fed
President Trump on Thursday went on a lengthy rant about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “numbskull” and ...
Trump Calls Powell a ‘Numbskull’ for Not Lowering Interest Rates
President Donald Trump said he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell but called the central bank chief a ...
Trump reportedly eyeing Cabinet member to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has faced significant criticism from the Trump administration over the central bank’s stance on holding interest rates steady in recent months.
Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emerged as a possible candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ...
If not for tariffs, Fed would be cutting by now: Macquarie
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing a new barrage of criticism, with Vice President J.D. Vance joining in with President Donald Trump this week to blast the central bank chief for not ...
Bessent, asked about Fed chair job, says 'I would like to stay' Treasury secretary until 2029
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers he would like to remain in his seat until 2029, but he also did not dismiss ...
June Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates ...