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Fed's rate-cut delay intact as inflation fears override Trump pressure
The case for a U.S. interest rate cut remains unresolved as Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting later ...
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren is no Jerome Powell cheerleader—but she fears the next Fed boss won’t have the ‘brains and the guts’ to stand up to Trump
Warren added the next Fed chair will face a tough task proving they’re committed to central bank autonomy, as concerns grow ...
Should You Open a HELOC or Home Equity Loan Before the Fed’s July Meeting?
If you’re happy with your mortgage rate but want to tap into your home’s equity, consider how the Federal Reserve’s next ...
Hedge funds favour short-dated, convertible bonds if Fed's Powell leaves early
Hedge funds say they are prepared if U.S. President Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ...
Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait ...
The Global Risks That Come With the Loss of an Independent Fed
It isn’t just the U.S. Other countries have also come to expect an independent U.S. central bank.
The Math Behind Trump’s Fed Critique Doesn’t Add Up
The president insists the Fed’s interest rate is costing the nation hundreds of billions. The math doesn’t work, Allan Sloan ...