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A top Fed official, considered a candidate to replace Powell, keeps calling for a rate cut this month
“With inflation near target and the upside risks to inflation limited, we should not wait until the labor market deteriorates ...
What does the Federal Reserve do, and why is Trump unhappy with chair Powell?
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.
Fed’s John Williams Says Rate Stance Remains ‘Entirely Appropriate’
The president of the New York Fed suggested he is reluctant to support lowering interest rates ahead of the bank’s next ...
Does an independent Federal Reserve really matter? Experts explain.
“It’s by now widely agreed, almost all over the world: If you leave monetary policy in political hands, you’ll get too much ...
Will mortgage rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Here's what experts expect
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it ...
What would happen if President Trump fired Jerome Powell? What Fed change could mean in Tennessee
While Trump may be denying reports he will fire Powell, reports tell a different story. Here's what Tennesseans need to know ...
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 ...
What could happen to HELOC rates now that inflation is rising again?
With June's inflation reading coming in hotter than the month prior, the Fed is under renewed pressure to maintain its ...