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US President Trump slams Powell, threatens lawsuit; Dollar dips on Fed independence concerns
US President Donald Trump attacked the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on his social network, saying that he is “too late” to lower interest rates and must lower them “NOW.” He complained that Steve Manunchin “really gave me a beauty when he pushed this loser,” for the Fed Chair role.
Trump Threatens Fed Chair Powell With 'Major Lawsuit'
You can reach Shane by emailing s.croucher@newsweek.com President Donald Trump touted a "major lawsuit" against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the rising costs of the renovation of Fed buildings.
FOMC Meeting: Will Fed Chair Jerome Powell Cut Interest Rate Tomorrow?
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates tomorrow, say experts as the FOMC meeting concludes on July 30.
Trump Cites 'Major Lawsuit' Against Fed's Powell, Again Urges Rate Cut
"Jerome 'Too Late' Powell must NOW lower the rate," Trump wrote on his social media platform. "I am, though, considering allowing a major lawsuit against Powell to proceed because
Trump Says He May Allow Lawsuit Against Powell Over Fed Renovation
President Donald Trump said he is considering allowing a lawsuit to proceed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters, a project whose cost overruns have drawn scrutiny.
Trump again demands rate cut, says considering allowing lawsuit against Jerome Powell over Fed building project
President Donald Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “Too Late” and demanding an immediate rate cut, while accusing him of causing “incalculable” economic damage.

One FOMC dissenter might have just called out the Fed for its shifting base interest-rate policy

Citing sharp downward revisions to U.S. job growth, Bowman reiterated her forecast for three cuts this year while warning ...

Federal Reserve holds its benchmark rate steady at today's FOMC meeting

The Fed is maintaining its benchmark interest rate in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it's been parked since December.

Time To Find Out: What Tariffs, Earnings And The Fed Are Really Telling Us

Markets were supposed to stumble under the weight of tariffs, tight monetary policy and weakening consumer sentiment, but ...

Fed holds rates steady but sees first double dissent in three decades

The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates at a level of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, but the vote saw ...

Vast majority of the FOMC is 'extremely loyal' to Fed Chair Powell: Evercore ISI's Krishna Guha

Krishna Guha, Evercore ISI vice chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the race to be the next Fed Chair, who President ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop to Four-Month Low as Pressure Mounts on Fed

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.63% for the week ending Aug. 7, down from 6.72% last week.

Trump criticizes Federal Reserve's $3.1B renovation spending as completely wasteful government expenditure

Trump announced a press conference on Washington D.C. crime and beautification while criticizing Federal Reserve's $3.1 ...

Fed structure may be in flux, not just rates

Whatever happens at September's Federal Reserve meeting will pale in comparison to a wholesale rethinking of the U.S. central ...