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Top voices on Wall Street have expressed alarm over the idea that Trump could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, emphasizing the need for Fed independence.
Odds of Jerome Powell's removal hit new highs as Trump waves draft firing letter. Political pressure and inflation data drive markets into uncertainty.
Economists interviewed by Newsweek warned that removing Powell now would roil markets, erode trust in U.S. institutions and ultimately hurt ordinary Americans.
Reports that President Trump was considering trying to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have had a clear, if modest, effect on the bond market—even after Trump told reporters that he [wasn’t “planning on doing anything.
Financial markets were reacting in an understandable way to conflicting reports over the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and whether President Donald Trump will or won't be firing him soon.
U.S. retail sales jumped 0.6% in June, signaling strong consumer demand despite high rates and political pressure on the Fed.
After a turbulent first half of the year, here's what top strategists are forecasting for the next six months.
Signals from the bond market suggest tariffs are only having a mild impact on asset prices, strategists say. But that could change if inflation sets in more durably.
What Trump's feud with Fed Chair Powell means for markets, individuals. Russ Wiles. Arizona Republic. ... Concern over this issue contributed to a sharp stock market drop April 21.
President Trump escalated his feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate policy. On Wednesday, Powell said the recent market selloff was understandable given the uncertainty ...
Credit Market Risk Eases as Powell Quells Future Rate-Hike Fears. Inflation is still too high, but has moderated, Fed Chair said; Committee is looking to more data for clarity on cutting rates
Factbox-The Fed Building Renovations at the Center of Trump's Fight With Powell: Five Things to Know
Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo (Reuters) -The spiraling cost of the Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings in Washington,