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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 ...
As Trump rails against Fed Chair Powell, here’s why Federal Reserve independence is essential
The Federal Reserve, established over a century ago, has managed its dual mandate admirably, economist Mark Zandi writes, by ...
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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.
Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central ...
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 ...
Powell resigning is 'least costly option' to keep Fed independence: El-Arian
Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Arian doubled down on comments he made Tuesday that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell ...
Powell should resign to maintain the Fed's independence: El-Erian (update)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign if he wants to ensure that the Fed's operation autonomy remains protected, ...
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this ...
El-Erian breaks ranks with Wall Street, says Powell should resign to preserve Fed independence
El-Erian, president of Queens’ College at Cambridge University, said he was aware that his view did not align with the Wall ...
RBA Governor Defends Powell and Fed's Independence
SYDNEY--Reserve Bank of Australia Gov. Michele Bullock has sent a message of support to her besieged counterpart at the Federal Reserve, saying that central bank independence remains a guiding ...
Jamie Dimon touts Fed independence as Trump ponders replacing Jerome Powell
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon went to bat Tuesday for the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, as the White House pondered ousting him over disagreements about the path of short-term ...