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Republican senators caution Trump against firing Fed chair Jerome Powell
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is gaining some key backing on Capitol Hill from GOP ...
Here’s Why It’s Not Easy to Fire Jerome Powell
US President Donald Trump is stepping up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with a White House official saying he discussed firing the central bank chief in a meetin ...
What History Tells Us About the Perils of Firing Jerome Powell
Politicians often want lower rates. Central banks seek stable prices.
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How the White House is broadening its pressure campaign on Fed chief Jerome Powell
The Fed has long maintained independence from the White House to avoid political pressures influencing monetary policy.
What Happens If Trump Fires Fed Chair Jerome Powell?
Donald Trump’s relentless pressure on Jerome Powell is once again roiling markets and raising questions about what would happen next if the president fired the embattled Federal Reserve chair.