Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell
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The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position. “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome
President Donald Trump on Monday continued his extended attack against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the central bank’s Board of Governors, calling for ultra-low rates in an intensifying campaign demanding interest rate cuts.
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, has been at odds with President Donald Trump’s stance on lowering interest rates.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said tariff concerns delayed interest rate cuts, stating the central bank would have likely reduced rates this year if not for potential consumer price hikes.
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Is the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, going to make it through the weekend? There is talk that he is being forced to resign. President Trump, of course, is on
Republicans believe Powell’s testimony to Congress about an ongoing $2.5 billion DC office renovation may be a way to force him to step aside.
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.