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 mounted that Trump might...
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.
Could Donald Trump Break the Fed? - The Atlantic
Aug 21, 2024 · Central-bank independence is not sacred to Donald Trump. During his four years in the White House, he tried and failed to bend the Federal Reserve to his will.
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 “boneheads” to “enemy.”...
Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to serve remainder of his term
Nov 7, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump remains likely to allow Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires in May 2026, according to a senior adviser to...
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 ignored. If Trump wins a second...
Fed Quits Global Climate Network Ahead of Trump Presidency
16 hours ago · The Federal Reserve has withdrawn from a network of global financial regulators focused on climate risk days before President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to power.
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.
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 a second...
Donald Trump warned against meddling with the Federal Reserve…
Nov 9, 2024 · Current and former policymakers are warning that any attempt by Donald Trump to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve in his second term as US president would destabilise the...