The Fed chief is expected to address inflation, interest rates and the economy in his speech on Friday. Will he also confront President Trump’s attacks on central bank independence?
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Trump’s Attacks on the Fed and BLS Threaten Key Source of Economic Strength
The president’s efforts to control the Federal Reserve and Bureau of Labor Statistics carry risks. But collectively, the moves could be even more damaging, economists warn.
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Trump’s Attacks on Fed Overshadow a Critical Moment for the Central Bank
The president’s calls for Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, to resign are diverting attention from economic issues as top central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson, Wyo.
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What Will Powell Do Now?
President Trump’s attack on a Federal Reserve governor comes as the White House seeks more control over the central bank. Will the Fed’s leader push back?
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Investors Expect Nvidia’s Earnings to Move the S&P More Than Powell’s Speech
When Nvidia, the chip producer, reports earnings next week, investors expect the S&P 500 to have a bigger reaction than when the Fed chair delivers a big speech on Friday.
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Behind Powell’s Big Gamble in Final Jackson Hole Speech
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is managing a high-stakes balancing act as he grapples with a cooling labor market, rising inflation and White House pressure to cut interest rates.
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Why Claiming Two Primary Residences Is a Problem, Even if Prosecutions Are Rare
Lenders will often charge a higher interest rate for a second home or a property you intend to use as a rental since the risks there are higher.
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Trump Demands a Fed Governor Resign, Escalating Campaign to Remake Central Bank
The administration accused Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud and said it would refer the matter for criminal investigation.
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Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny — and Bats — at Major Policy Speech in Mountain Forum
A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for an exclusive gathering.
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Tariffs Are High. So Is the Stock Market.
Strong corporate earnings, mostly stable tariff rates and the expectation of interest rate cuts have eased worries of a market reckoning.
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Tariffs Are High. So Is the Stock Market.
Strong corporate earnings, mostly stable tariff rates and the expectation of interest rate cuts have eased worries of a market reckoning.
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Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.