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Fed's Powell asks watchdog to take fresh look at renovation project, Politico reports
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the Fed board's inspector general to take a fresh look at the project ...
Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him "for cause"
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work?
Trump urges rate cuts to boost savings, but Fed says economy is strong
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty ...
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'Regime Change' at Fed? Crypto Rallies as Pressure Mounts on Chairman Jerome Powell
All things being equal, easier monetary policy tends to be good for risk assets — crypto surely among them. Bitcoin rallied ...
Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with ...
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 ...
2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum
It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is ...
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Trump's Authority Over Federal Reserve Under Scrutiny
White House economist Kevin Hassett stated that President Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if evidence of ...