Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook will both cast votes at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers are expected to lower interest rates.
Category: Miran, Stephen
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Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor
The Senate voted to install one of President Trump’s top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week’s meeting to set interest rates.
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As the Fed Prepares to Lower Rates, 2 Seats on Its Board Are in Limbo
The Senate looks poised to confirm President Trump’s pick to join the central bank in time for the policy meeting next week, while another governor’s fate remains up in the air.
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Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties
Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to the president, has said he intends to take a leave of absence if confirmed, heightening fears about the central bank’s independence.
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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Face Grilling From Lawmakers
Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, will have to reconcile his past criticism of the central bank with his new responsibilities if he becomes a governor.
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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Pick for Fed, Says He Will Preserve Its Independence
Stephen Miran is scheduled to face members of the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday as the administration steps up its attacks on the Federal Reserve.
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Trump’s Fight with the Fed Carries a Heavy Cost, Experts Say
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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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Temporary Pick at the Fed, Could Have a Lasting Effect
Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank’s board of governors, but in that time he can influence the discussions around interest rates and who will become the institution’s next leader.
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What a Trump Loyalist at the Fed May Mean for Markets
Stephen Miran, a close adviser to the president who is likely to become a governor at the central bank, has pushed for a weak dollar and lower interest rates.
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Trump Taps Stephen Miran as New Federal Reserve Governor
If confirmed, Stephen Miran, the current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, would temporarily fill a position left vacant by Adriana Kugler, who is stepping down early.
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Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs
The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.
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‘Don’t Need a Deal.’ Top Trump Economic Adviser Is All in on His China Hardball
In a wide-ranging interview, Stephen Miran, the president of the chair of President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, said “volatility doesn’t necessarily mean anything greater for the long term.”