Fed, Trump

Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.
Fed officials say they won't be rushed amid the Trump tariff turmoil
Fed officials appear to have a unified message this week on the question of how they should react to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs: We’re taking our time.
Fed officials note abundance of uncertainty in Trump's policy moves
By Ann Saphir, Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday pointed to the large policy uncertainty around tariffs and other issues arising from the early days of President Donald Trump's administration as among the top challenges in figuring out where to take U.
Fed officials are raising concerns about the impact Trump's tariffs could have on inflation
Federal Reserve officials take great pains not to comment on fiscal policy, but the looming threat from tariffs is forcing their hand.
Fed officials' views on Trump tariffs slammed by market expert: 'Quite politicized'
Macro founder & CEO Darius Dale provides his outlook for the economy and reacts to remarks by Federal Reserve officials over the inflationary impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Fed’s Jefferson signals patience on rates due to Trump’s policy uncertainty
Vice Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Philip Jefferson, said on Wednesday that he’s in no rush to change the central bank’s policy rate. According to a Reuters report, the VC mentioned that the current policy is restrictive despite cutting rates by 100 basis points in late 2024.
Fed Chair Powell to testify to Congress next week, his first appearance since July
Powell is set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern and to the House Financial ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates ...
Fed's Jefferson: In no rush to reduce level of policy restraint
U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Wednesday said he is content to keep the central bank's policy rate in ...
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Looking for Changes at the Fed
Centrally-coordinated economic planning, especially central banking, has been detrimental to liberty, freedom, and the ...
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Urges Patience on Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said that a solid economy and labor market, paired with elevated inflation, means ...
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The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may have a wait on their hands, as the central bank is ...
Fed Stays Steady, and Powell Offers No Guidance on Future Rate Cuts
After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and ...
What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt ...