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Trump, Powell and Federal Reserve

Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed
President Donald Trump wants to lower interest rates to approximately zero, a change that could goose the economy in the short term but in the long term would lead to roaring inflation. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell won't do that,
Will Donald Trump sack Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chief?
It seems clear that Trump would like to sack Jerome Powell if he could only find a constitutional cause. Why, and what would it mean for financial markets?
Did Trump fire Jerome Powell? Stephen Miran's Fed nomination sparks confusion
Trump nominated Stephen Miran to the Fed board, sparking false rumors of Powell’s firing. Miran’s term runs through Jan 2026, pending Senate approval.
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.
Who’s on Trump’s shortlist for Jerome Powell’s replacement at The Fed
Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers weigh how each candidate could impact Fed independence and dollar strength.
Trump Claims He 'Most Likely' Will Not Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump claimed Friday he “most likely” will not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite persistently goading him to leave his post.
Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.
Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? What to know about Fed chair Trump calls ‘too stupid’
President Donald Trump has long criticized Jerome Powell about interest rates. The Federal Reserve did not drop rates recently. Can Trump fire Powell?
Trump struggles with facts as Fed Chair Jerome Powell corrects him in real time
It was not a flattering moment for a president who routinely makes up figures but who is rarely fact-checked by his appointees on camera.
Trump announces Stephen Miran as pick for Federal Reserve board as speculation swirls around Powell replacement
President Trump appointed one of his top economic advisers to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Thursday — after months of pressuring Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to resign or demanding the board stage a coup to lower interest rates.
Trump Favors Short-Term Fed Pick to Preserve Options for Powell Succession
President Trump said he would announce later this week his pick to fill an unexpected vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s board ...
Pressure mounts on Jerome Powell as economist Mohamed El-Erian adds his voice to calls for the Fed chair to step down
Amid this pressure, Mohamed El-Erian is calling on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to call it quits — becoming one of the ...
Gasparino: Jerome Powell Has Been A Horrendous Fed Chair, He Missed Inflation And Allowed So Much Printing Of Money
On 'Will Cain Show' Charlie Gasparino criticized Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chairman: LAWRENCE JONES: And there we have ...
Fed's Powell has 'utmost integrity', says Bank of England's Bailey
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a man of "utmost integrity", Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said, ...
Federal Reserve Vacancy Opens Door for Trump to Shape the Central Bank's Future
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation last week, giving President Trump the opportunity to appoint a new member to the central bank's board.
Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't replace Powell as Fed chair amid rising tensions with central bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells President Donald Trump he wants to stay in his role rather than pursue Fed chair role ...
Trump Implies Departing Kugler Agreed With Him on Fed Policy. Her Speeches Suggest Otherwise.
President Donald Trump suggested late Sunday that Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler, who announced her surprise resignation ...
Trump set to fill Fed board vacancy by week's end, has narrowed chair search to four
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will decide on a nominee to fill a coming vacancy on the Federal Reserve's ...