Trump, Powell and Fed

Jerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says
Trump weighed ousting Powell in 2018, but the Fed chief told then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that he would fight his removal, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Fed’s Jerome Powell says he would not step down if Trump asked for his resignation: ‘Not permitted’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not step down from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asked for his resignation. When asked by reporters if he would resign per Trump’s request, Powell simply said: “No.”
Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell?
Speculation arises over Trump's ability to fire Fed chief Powell, highlighting the Fed's independence from presidential influence.
Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters Thursday he would not step down from his appointed position if Donald Trump asked him to, saying he’d have no obligation to leave if the president requested it before the end of his term in 2026.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't resign if Donald Trump asks him to step down
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump has a surprising update on the future of Fed boss Jerome Powell - as interest rate decision announced
The central bank has made its latest interest rate decision amid reports about Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will sue president Trump if he tries to fire him
Jerome Powell has made it clear that if President Donald Trump attempts to fire him, he’ll sue. He’s said it once, he’s said it a hundred times: The Federal Reserve’s chair can’t be tossed out simply because the Oval doesn’t like interest rate policy.
TSX hits record high on energy boost; Powell's speech awaited
Canada's main stock index touched a record high on Thursday, helped by energy stocks, while investors digested a mixed batch ...
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Futures Muted Ahead of Economic Data, Powell Speech
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were steady on Thursday as investors awaited a fresh batch of economic data and Federal ...
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When Is Fed Chair Powell's Speech and How to Watch It?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is speaking in Dallas at 3 p.m. ET about the economic outlook. You can watch his appearance here: Last week, the Fed cut interest rates for the second time this ...
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Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders digest wholesale inflation and await Powell's remarks
Indexes traded mixed on Thursday as traders assessed new inflation data and waited for remarks from Federal Reserve Chair ...
10-, 30-year Treasury yields fall from 4-month highs ahead of Powell appearance
Treasury yields broadly fell Thursday morning as traders looked past a rise in U.S. wholesale prices for October and waited for fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip with Powell speech, Trump-led sweep in focus
Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in D.C.
Morning Bid: Inflation looks sticky, so bring on Powell
It was last up 4.08% at $91,910, marking a 32% rise since the Nov. 5 election. Smaller peer ether has risen 37% since ...
Hold Up. Fed Chair Powell Just Issued a Dour Warning on the Economy. Is the Bull Market in Trouble?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked for his thoughts on large budget deficits and the rising national debt at his ...