The Federal Reserve as we know it could soon be turned on its …
Nov 6, 2024 · It’s unclear if Trump, or any president, could take the Fed’s independence away on his own or if it would require congressional approval.
Trump criticizes Powell and Fed over inflation and interest rates
Jan 7, 2025 · President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who …
Trump just won his first battle with the Fed without lifting a finger
Jan 7, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump didn’t have to ask Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr to step down from his role as the central bank’s top regulator. As rumors …
Economists Worry About Trump’s Push to Politicize the Fed | TIME
Aug 12, 2024 · D uring his presidency, Donald Trump repeatedly complained that the Federal Reserve was doing things that he believed were bad for the economy—complaints the Fed …
What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome …
Nov 7, 2024 · Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency attacking the Federal Reserve, pushing policymakers to cut interest rates and calling Fed officials names that ranged from …
Trump signals interest in influencing Federal Reserve decisions if …
Aug 8, 2024 · Republican candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that U.S. presidents should have a say over decisions made by the Federal Reserve, the most explicit indication so far of …
Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control the …
Aug 20, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump attempted to soften previous comments he made about exerting direct control over the Federal Reserve, including setting rates.
Even Fed officials are trying to figure out how to do their jobs in …
3 days ago · Federal Reserve officials have worked hard to set interest rates at levels that minimize inflation and maximize employment over the past couple of years. ... President-elect …
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Federal Reserve
May 23, 2024 · Former President Donald J. Trump relentlessly criticized the Federal Reserve and Jerome H. Powell, its chair, during his time in office. As he competes with President Biden for …
Trump Agenda Heralds an Economic Experiment for the U.S.
2 days ago · Trump asked his officials to provide with monthly status reports on the effectiveness of the policies. But controlling inflation is the job of the Federal Reserve, which uses interest …