The president’s attacks on the central bank’s independence could undermine investor confidence in the institution at a crucial time.
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Revealing Taste
A clever leak exposed the music habits of some famous people — and two Times journalists.
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Jay Powell Takes Center Stage with Friday’s Jackson Hole Address
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?
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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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Trump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move
The White House’s deliberations about taking a stake in Intel could upend the technology sector — and further redefine how Washington deals with business.
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The Bull and Bear Cases for Another Market Rally
Stocks are still flying high. But doubts are creeping in about the S&P 500’s run, as some analysts have flashbacks to valuations during the dotcom boom.
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Trump’s Pay-for-Play Chips Deal May not Be the Last
The Trump administration’s unorthodox Chinese export pact with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices is worrying trade experts.
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Why Investors Are Again Euphoric About Interest Rates
The S&P 500 is approaching a record on bets that Federal Reserve will lower borrowing costs despite uncertainty over President Trump’s trade war.
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Gaming Out the Price of a Trump Trade Deal With China
President Trump again delayed higher tariffs on Chinese goods. But his recent moves on computer chips have stoked fears he’s willing to give too much to reach an accord.
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What the Nvidia Chip Payoff Deal Says About Trump’s Trade War
A deal for Nvidia and AMD to give the Trump administration a cut of chip sales to China raises questions about national security and trade policy goals.