Jerome Powell stood up to Donald Trump, but outgoing Fed chair got some things wrong
The outgoing chair has made some mistakes, but his decision to stand up to Trump was heroic
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Donald Trump’s ‘sock puppet’ takes over the Federal Reserve. What happens next?
Fed faces uncertain future as chairman, known for his backbone rather than economic steerage, steps down
Bullish markets treat Trump’s high-volume rhetoric as background noise
Investors are pricing the US president less as a structural disrupter than as a volatile showman
US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged and notes uncertainty from Middle East war
Central Bank acknowledges increased uncertainty due to Middle East war but continues to expect one reduction this year
US economy sheds 92,000 jobs in February in sharp slide
Figure far below expectations comes as doubts persist over labour market strength
What will Warshonomics mean for US interest rates?
Will Trump’s nominee to be the next Fed chairman reduce rates more quickly than Powell
Reading the runes on Kevin Warsh taking over the Federal Reserve
Presumptive next chair might be better than others on list, but he is confusing, perhaps confused, figure
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
Warsh interviewed for job in 2017. It eventually went to Jerome Powell, whose term as chairman expires in May
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite continuing pressure from Donald Trump
Two Trump loyalists on Fed board had pressed for a fourth consecutive quarter point cut in rates
Trump’s Fed threats fail to spook markets – for now
Former Fed chairs warn this is how monetary policy works in ‘emerging markets with weak institutions’
From confusion to paranoia: firms struggle with Trump’s trade agenda
Putting your head above the parapet in Trump’s America risks sanction
Trump vs the Fed: What does it mean for global trade and Ireland?
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Jerome Powell stands his ground amid Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve
Republican lawmakers break ranks with Trump, affirming Fed chair’s leadership and independence
Criminal investigation of Fed chief Jerome Powell a dangerous development
Trump wants interest rates to drop quicker but Powell maintains that inflation is still elevated because of tariffs
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