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Colby Smith
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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…
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…
Fed Dissenters Defend Call for July Rate Cut as Trump Intensifies Attacks on Powell
The central bank this week kept interest rates steady for a fifth-straight meeting, prompting the first double dissent from members of the powerful Board of…
Trump’s Fight With the Fed Won’t End With Rate Cuts
President Trump wants the Fed to slash borrowing costs, but the central bank is unlikely to take such aggressive steps even once it begins to…
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has “made no decisions” on cutting rates…
Tensions Between Trump and Powell at Tipping Point Ahead of Fed Meeting
President Trump wants lower interest rates, but Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is not yet ready to deliver them.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting despite badgering from President Trump to lower borrowing…