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Powell, White House and Fed

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Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him 'for cause'

A Powell firing could sow doubts over the Fed’s independence and wreck the central bank’s credibility to manage monetary policy unfettered by policy makers.

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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell

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The White House just took its most aggressive stance yet against Jerome Powell

Investors seek protection from risk of Fed chief's ouster

President Donald Trump's renewed calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's resignation have prompted investors to protect portfolios against the risk of higher inflation, as a central bank more...

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Powell Asks Fed IG To Probe Renovation Project Amid Relentless Trump Attacks

Aspiring Fed chairs play to an audience of one

Trump’s attacks on the Fed are worse than you think

For months, Trump has demanded that the Fed lower interest rates, with no success.

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Under Fire by Trump Over Costs, Chair Powell Seeks Watchdog Review of Fed Building Overhaul

Under fire for cost overruns, Powell asks watchdog to review the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation plan

Jerome Powell, Scott Bessent

· 7h · on MSN

Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’

The Treasury secretary also stated his preference that Powell step down from the Fed entirely when his term ends. “Traditionally, the Fed chair also steps down as a governor."

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Bessent: ‘Formal process’ underway to pick Powell successor

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says ‘formal process’ for Powell successor has started, Bloomberg News reports

Bessent drops a key line about trade deadlines that investors should pay attention to

That looming U.S.-China trade deadline? Don’t think too much about it, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is counseling investors.

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Bessent Tells Markets Not to Worry About China Tariff Deadline

Market Voices: Bessent on China, Powell; Uber-Baidu robotaxis; Zeekr

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JPMorgan's Dimon warns against 'playing around with the Fed' as Powell pressure mounts

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that the independence of the Federal Reserve is 'absolutely critical' and that 'playing around with the Fed can often have adverse consequences.'

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White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."

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Trump slams Fed's Powell again, as White House eyes ways to fire him

Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday (July 13), responding to a report that the Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the U.