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Fed, Trump and Jerome Powell

Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

USA TODAY · 5h

What would happen if President Trump fired Jerome Powell? What Fed change could mean in Tennessee

While Trump may be denying reports he will fire Powell, reports tell a different story. Here's what Tennesseans need to know about Powell and the Fed.

CNN on MSN · 7h

Can Trump fire the Fed Chair? He’s building a $2.5 billion excuse

The Federal Reserve is an independent organization, meant to be insulated from politics, and the Supreme Court suggested this year that President Donald Trump would need a reason, or cause, to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Tariffs, inflation, and Fed meddling

The Wall Street Journal · 9h

Fed's Kugler Says Tariff-Driven Inflation Should Leave the Fed on Pause

Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler said the Fed should hold interest rates steady for a while to come, because new trade barriers are likely to spark more inflation in the months ahead. Speaking at a housing conference in Washington,

American Banker · 4h

Fed officials say inflation reports confirm tariff concerns

Monetary policymakers have held off on lower interest rates for months, citing the risk of tariff-induced inflation. Several now say this week's CPI and PPI reports confirmed their suspicions.

The Boston Globe · 10h

Trump’s combustible mix: tariffs, inflation, and Fed meddling

Trump’s campaign tapped into Americans’ frustration with high prices, which he vowed to bring down. But that promise clashes with another pledge: to use tariffs to shrink the US trade deficit, reshore manufacturing,

Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Likely Stalled

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Fed's inflation fears start to be realized with June CPI increase

Rising prices across an array of goods from coffee to audio equipment to home furnishings pulled inflation higher.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Likely Stalled in June

The core inflation metric tracked by the Federal Reserve will likely come in at 2.7% or 2.8% for June, versus 2.7% in May, according to a batch of Wall Street estimates out today. That would mean no more progress toward the Fed's 2% target,

TheStreet on MSN · 1d

June inflation numbers reset Fed interest rate cut expectations

That’s partly because tariff-sparked inflation rose higher in June than in May year-over-year. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💰💵 The Federal Open Meeting Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve Bank will vote later this month on how monetary policy will react to the updated inflation data.

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Inflation accelerated in June as the Fed weighs the impact of tariffs in rate cut timing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index (CPI), a popular inflation gauge, increased in June to ...

37mon MSN

The Fed Anchors Financial Markets. What Happens If It Loses Its Independence?

Low rates can also inflate financial markets. Investors, unable to generate strong returns in safe assets, such as short-term ...

1don MSN

Why won’t the Fed cut rates in July? Its favorite inflation gauge is telling it not to.

The inflation gauge the Federal Reserve relies on most to decide whether to raise or lower U.S. interest rates is likely to ...

9hon MSN

What could happen to HELOC rates now that inflation is rising again?

With June's inflation reading coming in hotter than the month prior, the Fed is under renewed pressure to maintain its ...

Hotter Inflation In June Will Likely Keep Fed Monetary Policy Steady For The Near Term

What is clear is that the current 4.33% median Fed funds target rate remains well above the inflation trend. Even after the ...

2don MSN

Inflation Crushes Hopes That Federal Reserve Will Cut Interest Rates in July

Some investors had clung to a bit of hope that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates at its next meeting on July 30.

11hon MSN

Will home equity loan rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Lending experts weigh in

If you're thinking about tapping your home's equity, make sure you understand what could happen with rates soon.

1don MSN

US producer prices unchanged with wholesale inflation remaining under control

The report on wholesale inflation came a day after the Labor Department reported that consumer prices last month rose 2.7% ...

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