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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 ...
Inflation is finally supposed to show a tariff-related increase. The Fed still might cut interest rates anyway.
Inflation is finally supposed to show a tariff-related increase. The Fed still might cut interest rates anyway. Where's all the inflation from the Trump trade wars? So far, the evidence really hasn't ...
Patient Capital Management Q2 2025 Commentary
For the second quarter, the S&P 500 gained 10.9%, the Nasdaq 18.0% and the Dow 5.5%. Opportunity Equity Strategy rose 15.3% ...
Survey: Market pros reveal their grades for Jerome Powell’s tenure as head of the Federal Reserve
Here’s what investing pros said about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance while heading up the Federal Reserve.
Trump's rate-cut pressure campaign sets challenges for Powell's successor
The president's next pick for Federal Reserve chair, whom he pledged would be "somebody that wants to cut rates," is likely ...
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
President Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise. In ...
White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation
Russell Vought suggested Jerome Powell is in violation of government building rules in the renovation of the Fed’s ...
IWL: Too Concentrated To Consider At The Moment
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Inflation is tame. Markets are at record highs. But economists warn Trump is still playing with fire on tariffs
US stocks have rocketed back to all-time highs. The unemployment rate remains historically low. And the inflation rate is lower than when President Donald Trump took office.
White House Seizes on Fed Renovations as Opening to Oust Powell
A dispute over the Federal Reserve’s renovation of its headquarters could provide the pretext to attempt the removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell over interest-rate disagreements.
Gold prices may rise as US rate cuts loom, Emkay Wealth forecasts dollar-driven gains
Gold prices are set for a possible surge after recent consolidation, as US rate cuts come into view. Emkay Wealth Management ...