Trump, Federal Reserve

Trump Lashes Out at a Favorite Nemesis: The Federal Reserve
A desire for low rates confronts a very different economic backdrop—with higher price pressures—from his first term.
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Whom will Trump pick to run his banking agenda at the Fed?
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman is widely seen as the president's most likely choice for vice chair for supervision, a position soon to be vacated by Michael Barr. But while Bowman is the administration's most straightforward option,
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates.
What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt President Donald Trump to renew his criticism of the central bank.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as ‘elevated,’ as Powell declines comment on Trump
President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its two-day policy meeting that ends Wednesday.
Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady
Policymakers left their benchmark rate unchanged amid signs that the economy is humming along, defying the president’s tradition-bucking pressure on the central bank.
Trump renews feud with Federal Reserve over interest rates, inflation
President Donald Trump did not call on the Federal Reserve to bring down rates last week, but said it had failed to bring down inflation. Trump said he would take bringing inflation down into his
Trump Slams Fed for Mishandling Inflation and Bank Regulation
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the U.S. central bank, accusing them of mishandling inflation and bank regulation. Trump posted on Truth Social after the Fed maintained a key interest rate.
Trump comes out swinging at Fed for not cutting interest rates
President Trump ripped into the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell after the central bank opted not to cut interest rates.
The Fed Just Confirmed A Huge Crypto Game-Changer As Trump Sparks Bitcoin Price Crash Fears
Under Biden, bitcoin and crypto companies complained of an unofficial policy to “debank” them, cutting off basic financial ...
Will The Stock Market Crash in 2025 Under President Trump? Here's What The Numbers Say.
Stock market returns under presidential administrations are more correlation than causation, regardless of what political ...
Wall Street braces for market impact after Trump tariffs
Global markets buckled up for a turbulent session Monday after Trump launched a trade war with sweeping tariffs on Canada, ...
Donald Trump is waging a very public war on Jerome Powell—so why hasn’t he picked up the phone?
President Trump has a lot to say about FOMC chairman Jerome Powell—and yet it seems he won't take his fight directly to the ...
FACT CHECK: No, Trump Didn’t Sign An Executive Order Establishing A Bitcoin Reserve
A post shared on X claims President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a bitcoin reserve. Verdict: ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Unpacking Trump's historic shake-up of the federal workforce
In today's newsletter, President Donald Trump's plan for widespread buyouts still raises plenty of questions. What's on deck ...
Donald Trump Signs Laken Riley Immigration Act Into Law
The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025, the first day of the new Congress ...