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Trump says Federal Reserve should lower interest rates by 3 points

The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released June inflation data, showing prices increased from the prior month. Hours later, President Trump called on the Fed to lower rates.

Reuters · 1d

Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy

A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said.

Axios on MSN · 16h

How the Fed sets rates — and why Powell can't move rates alone

President Trump's war on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is taking on a more aggressive form, bringing Trump a step closer to trying to oust the head of the Fed. Why it matters: Trump wants Powell to cut interest rates,

Fed, Trump and Scott Bessent

Reuters on MSN · 1h

Trump: Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, 'but I like the job he's doing'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but suggested that might not happen. After landing at Joint Base Andrews following a trip to Pittsburgh,

Cryptopolitan on MSN · 3h

Trump says Scott Bessent won't become Fed chair moments after he said 'I'm happy to do it!'

Scott Bessent is not going to be the next Federal Reserve chair. This came only hours after Scott himself said he’d be “happy to do it” if asked. The timing was insane. One moment, the Treasury Secretary was on Bloomberg TV talking like a front-runner.

Mint on MSN · 1h

Who is Scott Bessent? US Treasury Secretary to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what Donald Trump said about him

Scott Bessent, before assuming his role as the Treasury Secretary, spent his career in finance, working for macro investment billionaire George Soros and noted short seller Jim Chanos, as well as running his own hedge fund.

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Trump compares talking to Powell to 'talking to a chair' while touting his own economic predictions

Trump criticizes Federal Reserve Chairman Powell for expensive headquarters renovations while expressing frustration over interest rate decisions and previewing upcoming trade deals.

Stocktwits on MSN49m

Trump Strikes Deal With House Republicans To Advance Crypto Legislation After Facing Congressional Roadblock

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened late on Tuesday to persuade Republican holdouts in the House of Representatives after ...

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Trump suggests Fed renovations could be fireable offense for Powell

President Donald Trump suggested that a $2.5 billion renovation plan at the Federal Reserve might be sufficient cause to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, an escalation of his recent attacks against the ...

CCN on MSN12h

Scott Bessent Confirms Quest for Jerome Powell’s Replacement Has Begun — Who Will Inherit the Federal Reserve?

Jerome Powell has been the Federal Reserve Chair since February 2018. Trump nominated Powell in 2017, but now calls for him ...

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Trump moves to end crypto week legislation snag

House Republicans had billed this week as "Crypto Week," and were keen to advance numerous pieces of legislation aimed at ...

Free Malaysia Today on MSN3h

Trump says Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, ‘but I like the job he’s doing’

Other candidates under consideration include former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and top economic adviser Kevin ...

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Trump suggests Jerome Powell handling of Fed renovations could be fireable offense

President Trump on Tuesday suggested Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s handling of renovations to the central bank’s headquarters could be a fireable offense, seizing on an ...

Reuters on MSN6h

Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weakness

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...

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