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GT Voice: Struggle over Fed’s independence reveals US economic challenges in light of tariffs
Market attention has increasingly focused on whether the Federal Reserve can maintain its independence amid mounting ...
Fed needs to stay independent on monetary policy, Fed vice chair says
"It's very important that we maintain our independence with respect to monetary policy," Michelle Bowman, vice chair for ...
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Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy
The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.
Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central ...
US economic activity rises but outlook pessimistic, Fed says
U.S. businesses told the Federal Reserve in June and early July that the loss of immigrant labor is adding to their struggles ...
US Treasury's Bessent calls for review of Fed non-monetary policy operations
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve's vital independence on monetary policy is threatened by its ...
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US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down now
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (Jul 22) that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve ...
Fed official reveals why America's economy remains 'really healthy' despite holding off on rate cuts
Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said that she does not see an immediate reason to cut interest rates and that the ...
The US economy is in a good place, but the Federal Reserve is not
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst.
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Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious ... - CNN
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates. “The US economy is in very good ...
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Why Trump’s push for a 1pc Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
US President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1 per cent to lower government ...
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US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to ...