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Trump pressures Fed's Powell to cut rates 'a full point'
While the size of Trump’s rate-cut demand — a full percentage point — was unusual, his call for the central bank to lower rates is not new
June 07, 2025
US Economy
Powell says Fed won't be rushed, outlook depends on White House
Uncertainty over the scope and scale of the tariffs, and the outcome of looming trade talks, will keep policymakers on hold for now
May 08, 2025
US stocks
Powell to volatile stock market: You're on your own, for now
It was a message equity investors weren’t expecting after two weeks of volatility following President Donald Trump’s unveiling of punitive tariffs.
April 17, 2025
Global Economy
Fed's deepest tariff fear is a price shock that won't fade away
A sharp rise in long-term expectations would signal a loss of faith in the Fed’s ability to bring inflation back to 2%.
April 12, 2025
US Economy
Fed holds rates steady, sees slower growth and higher inflation
'We do understand that sentiment has fallen off pretty sharply, but economic activity has not yet and so we are watching carefully'
March 20, 2025
US Economy
Powell says Fed doesn't need to be in a hurry to lower rates
'The committee is very much in the mode of waiting to see what policies are enacted'
January 30, 2025
Global Economy
The 24 hours of rate cuts that end year of global central-bank easing
While the Fed itself is poised to deliver a quarter-point rate cut, the dawn of 2025 may give officials pause about the pace of further moves
December 15, 2024
US politics
Powell doesn't fear Trump. He also can't contain him
The president-elect has been sharply critical of Powell, whom he appointed in 2018.
November 13, 2024
US Economy
Fed cuts rates; Powell says wouldn't resign if asked by Trump
Powell said the US presidential election will have “no effects” on the central bank’s policy decisions in the near-term
November 08, 2024
Investing strategies
Rally in stocks, bonds will power past a hawkish Fed: survey
More than half of the 97 respondents said the 14% surge in the S&P 500 during 2024 will extend regardless of what Fed does
June 13, 2024