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Trump administration ramps up pressure on Powell as Fed holds rates steady
President Donald Trump has frequently voiced dissatisfaction with the Fed’s “wait-and-see" approach to lowering interest ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reportedly considers resigning, William Pulte hints
William Pulte, Chairman of the Board of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said on July 11, “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome Powell is considering resigning. I think this will be the right decision for ...
Why Trump might not get rapid interest-rate cuts even after he replaces Fed chief Powell
Trump hopes to get lower rates by replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell with someone who would do what the president wants. But ...
'I would hope' Powell steps down from Fed board when chairmanship is up: Faulkender
Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender told Yahoo Finance he would like to see Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell ...
White House financial watchdog rips Jerome Powell over $2.5 billion revamp of Fed HQ — warns construction could be halted
The White House financial watchdog ripped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over a lavish revamp of the central bank’s ...
Can Jay Powell Make It Through the Weekend?
Is the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, going to make it through the weekend? There is talk that he is being forced to resign.
Trump is ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence
In a response to Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem defended the Fed's autonomy, citing ...
Fannie, Freddie boss Bill Pulte claims Jerome Powell ‘considering resigning’ as pressure grows over lavish $2.5B HQ
A senior Trump administration official said Friday that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is “considering resigning” as pressure grows ...