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Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump

The central bank has defied Trump's public criticism for months, adopting a wait-and-see approach as central bankers observe ...

Ignoring Trump’s demands, Federal Reserve stands pat on interest rates

Federal Reserve holds steady on interest level but vote saw a pair of dissenting votes for the first time in decades ...

Trump calls on Federal Reserve board to wrest full control of central bank from Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

The Federal Reserve left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls ...

Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged the Federal Reserve board to assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to refuse to lower interest rates. "Jerome 'Too Late' Powell, a stubborn ...

Interest Rates UNCHANGED: Will Trump Renew Calls To FIRE Powell From Federal Reserve? | TRENDING

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday announced that interest rates will remain unchanged amid ongoing pressure ...

Judge rails against last-minute bid by Trump ally to open Federal Reserve interest rate meetings to the public

A federal judge on Monday denied a request by a Donald Trump ally to force the Federal Reserve committee responsible for ...