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Fed, Trump and rates

Fed’s Waller sees path to multiple interest-rate cuts this year
The Federal Reserve will likely be able to lower interest rates this year, and recent data supports this outlook, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said. In a speech Monday morning in South Korea, Waller argued that inflation from the the Trump administration’s higher taxes on imported goods wouldn’t be persistent.
Donald Trump says he may ‘have to force something’ on interest rates
Donald Trump has called Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell a “numbskull” for not cutting interest rates, saying the White House may “have to force something” if the US central bank does not reduce borrowing costs.
Trump says he won't fire Fed's Powell but 'may have to force something' on rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he "may have to force something" as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates.
What’s behind Trump’s call for ‘a full point’ interest-rate cut?
President Donald Trump on Friday pressed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for a full-point interest-rate cut, saying the central bank’s monetary policy was a “disaster.”
Trump calls Fed chair a 'numbskull' as he pushes for interest rate cut
President Donald Trump cited new inflation data in continuing to pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, calling him a "numbskull" but adding that he won't seek to remove him.
Trump calls Fed chief Powell 'numbskull' as he urges interest rate cut
President Donald Trump's attack on Powell over interest rates came after Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also targeted him.
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December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says
A top Federal Reserve board member said Monday he’s likely to support an interest rate cut ... Fed may decide on less frequent rate cuts to gauge the policies' effect on the economy.
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Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks. “At present ...
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Fed's Waller Says Timing of Interest Rate Cut 'Drawing Closer'
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday the time for a U.S. central bank interest ... Fed was moving sustainably back to its 2% target. "In this case, ...
Federal Reserve governor warns US deficit 'not sustainable' as Treasury bond demand weakens
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said markets are demanding higher Treasury yields due to concerns about tax cuts widening the federal budget deficit.
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Fed’s Waller says interest rates may need to be cut soon if largest Trump tariffs stay in place
As a result, interest-rate cuts would be warranted, even if the taxes on imports cause a spike in inflation. Fed’s Waller says interest rates may need to be cut soon if largest Trump ...
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What the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Cut Means for You
It's important to note that while the Fed's rate cut provides a general direction for interest rates, individual lenders ultimately determine their own rates based on various factors, ...
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What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
For the second time in three months, the Federal Reserve issued a cut ... rate just did. See what mortgage rates are available now that the Fed's cut rates again. Homebuyers who checked ...
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Fed rate cut likely to be put on hold at March meeting as trade war uncertainty builds
Manaenkov told me that the economic indicators currently do not signal that another rate cut is warranted, and the Fed is data driven when it comes to how it's handling potential interest ...