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Why is Donald Trump at war with the Fed?
Trump himself appointed Jerome Powell to head the Federal Reserve back in 2017. But it’s been mostly downhill since then ...
Trump says he has no intention of firing Fed chair
President Donald Trump said he has “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, just days after calling him ...
Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy
Donald Trump’s second term has begun with a renewed determination to curb the Federal Reserve’s treasured autonomy. Jerome ...
Gold falls 3% as Trump comments on Fed and China boost risk sentiment
Gold on Wednesday extended its retreat from an all-time high, falling more than 3%, as appetite for riskier assets improved ...
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Trump’s assault on the Fed continues
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Donald Trump's Tariffs Take an Ironic Twist
Donald Trump's tariffs have helped nudge Europe's central bank into cutting interest rates further—action the U.S. president ...
European shares rise on SAP earnings, Trump's Fed backflip
European shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe's largest software maker SAP, while U.S.
Gold tops $3,500 an ounce as Trump attack on Fed shakes confidence in U.S.
Investors are buying gold as President Donald Trump's trade policies and threats against the Fed have shaken confidence in ...