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Fed holds interest rates steady, Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months. The Fed has held interest rates steady for seven consecutive months, taking a wait-and-see approach as it voices concern about a possible burst of inflation as a result of Trump's tariff policy.

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Trump keeps pressuring the Fed to cut rates. Here's why its independence matters

Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target the central bank, but he's the most public and aggressive.

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Powell Insists Fed’s Independence Be 'Respected' Even When Pressured By Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during Wednesday’s press conference that Fed’s independence should continue to be "respected," even when it’s under political pressure, like President Donald Trump’s constant calls for the chair to lower interest rates.

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Powell Addresses Fed Independence

Powell defended the importance of Federal Reserve independence, telling reporters “it should be continued and respected.” “If ...

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Jerome Powell and the Myth of Federal Reserve Independence

If past history is any guide, the Federal Reserve will come around to President Trump’s wish for lower interest rates.

Powell Under Siege as Fed Plans to Stand Pat on Rate Cuts

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is facing relentless attacks from the president, a lively campaign to replace ...

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Will Trump Really Fire Powell? Markets Whipsaw with Fed Independence On ...

Powell has emphasized that the Fed will maintain its independence and that he won’t step down before the end of his term in 2026. The question of Federal Reserve independence is back on the ...

Equities March Higher While Fed Asserts Its Independence

Once again, equities rose for the week (ended July 25th) with the S&P 500 nearly 1.5%, the Nasdaq just over 1.0%, the Dow ...

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US Fed independence under threat, say economists, but no one expects a July rate cut- Reuters poll

The U.S. Federal Reserve's independence is under threat from mounting political interference, according to a clear majority ...

Watch: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaks to Reporters After Rate Decision

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference following the central bank's decision on interest rates.

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