WATCH: Powell says Trump's calls for lower interest rates won't affect Fed's decisions
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WATCH: Powell says Trump's calls for lower interest rates won't ...
Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.
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Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation ...
Donald Trump's Pledge to Lower Costs on 'Day One' is Unravelling: A disappointing inflation reading and soaring egg prices have undermined Trump's promise to ...
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Donald Trump's Pledge to Lower Costs on 'Day One' is Unravelling
Quick Glance: Rising Inflation Pressures U.S. Economic Stability
  • U.S. inflation increased to 3% in January, prompting the Federal Reserve to postpone interest rate cuts amid rising costs for groceries and gasoline.

  • Grocery prices surged, particularly eggs, due to an avian flu outbreak affecting production, with prices climbing 15.2% in January alone.

  • The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to a two-decade high of 5.3% to combat inflation and is unlikely to cut rates in the near future.

  • Concerns are growing over rising goods prices and potential tariffs, which could further complicate the economic landscape.
Fed's Powell: No agency other than CFPB tasked with consumer protection enforcement
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Fed's Powell: No agency other than CFPB tasked with consumer protection ...
US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher
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US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline ...
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs
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Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his ...
Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92: Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume ...
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Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Trump Fanned Inflation Fears That Now Haunt His Presidency: Consumer expectations about price increases can be self-fulfilling.
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Trump Fanned Inflation Fears That Now Haunt His Presidency
Elon Musk warns Federal Reserve may face DOGE audit: Elon Musk put the Federal Reserve on notice that the central bank could face an audit from his Department of ...
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Elon Musk warns Federal Reserve may face DOGE audit
Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open after Wall Street declines on inflation fears
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Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open after Wall Street declines on ...
Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision: Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell, has called for lower interest rates and said he ...
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Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision
Quick Glance: Fed Stands Firm on Interest Rates Despite Trump's Pressure
  • The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady despite President Trump's calls for a reduction.

  • Maintaining the current rates would interrupt a series of cuts from 2024 and could lead to tensions with Trump.

  • While inflation has decreased since its peak in 2022, it still exceeds the Fed's target of 2%.

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized his independence from political influence regarding interest rate decisions.
Tariffs, Tax Cuts, Fed Testimony Top a Crowded Week for the Economy: The Federal Reserve chairman heads to Capitol Hill as Trump’s plans for tariffs and tax cuts ...
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Tariffs, Tax Cuts, Fed Testimony Top a Crowded Week for the Economy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said "no other federal regulator" is examining big banks without Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Powell pushes back on Musk/DOGE, says Fed 'overworked,' not 'overstaffed': Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee and said the ...
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Powell pushes back on Musk/DOGE, says Fed 'overworked,' not 'overstaffed'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell isn't worried about Elon Musk's DOGE, telling Senate members, "'We are very strongly committed to the integrity ... Show more
Trump challenges to Fed independence recall ’70s Nixon-Burns fiasco: Like the '20s of the 21st century, the '70s of the 20th century had an inflation ...
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Trump challenges to Fed independence recall ’70s Nixon-Burns fiasco
Asia-Pacific markets set for subdued open after Fed's Powell signals no urgency to lower rates
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Asia-Pacific markets set for subdued open after Fed's Powell signals no ...
President Donald Trump wasted no time criticizing the Federal Reserve after it held interest rates steady Wednesday, posting a message to his social media ... Show more

Trump says Powell and Fed ‘failed to stop the problem they created’ on inflation
Wall St slips on megacap declines ahead of Powell's testimony: Wall Street's main indexes dipped on Tuesday as most megacap stocks fell, while investors awaited ...
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Wall St slips on megacap declines ahead of Powell's testimony
Amazon And Laurene Powell Jobs Are Betting On This Nuclear Reactor Startup: X-energy, controlled by billionaire Kam Ghaffarian, rakes in another $200 million to ...
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Amazon And Laurene Powell Jobs Are Betting On This Nuclear Reactor Startup
AMERICAS Calm descends as inflation, tariffs parsed: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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AMERICAS Calm descends as inflation, tariffs parsed
Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for January consumer inflation report: Live updates
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Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for January consumer ...
Gold off record highs as Powell's comments douse rate-cut hopes: Gold prices retreated on Wednesday from an all-time high hit in the previous session ...
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Gold off record highs as Powell's comments douse rate-cut hopes
Morning Bid: Powell and Steel, with AI in play: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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Morning Bid: Powell and Steel, with AI in play
During a press conference on Wednesday, it was clear from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments that several unknowns about the economic policies of the new Trump ... Show more

Cautious Fed holds rates steady with Trump unknowns looming over outlook
More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately: The Trump administration notified more than 1,000 Environmental Protection Agency ...
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More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately
Bessent on Powell: ‘I’m sure he’s going to do the right thing’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he wouldn’t be commenting on the Federal Reserve’s ...
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Bessent on Powell: ‘I’m sure he’s going to do the right thing’
A white-collar hiring slowdown has impacted MBA graduates at schools like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. (Credit: Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI)#businessschool #whitecollarjobs ... Show more
In Fight Over San Francisco Building, Bitcoin Pioneer Is Rejected by Democratic Elite
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In Fight Over San Francisco Building, Bitcoin Pioneer Is Rejected by ...
Trump blasts Fed for not cutting interest rates: President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell on social media Wednesday for pausing ...
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Trump blasts Fed for not cutting interest rates
Powell pushes back on Musk's claim Fed is 'absurdly overstaffed': Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back on billionaire Elon Musk's claim the central ...
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Powell pushes back on Musk's claim Fed is 'absurdly overstaffed'
The Trump shadow hangs over interest rates: The US Federal Reserve Board has left rates on hold as it waits to see Trump’s trade, immigration ...
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The Trump shadow hangs over interest rates
Interest rate outlook: Trump may be in his own way as he demands lower rates: Trump said Powell and the Fed "failed to stop the problem they created with ...
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Interest rate outlook: Trump may be in his own way as he demands lower ...
U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return ...
US Federal Reserve postpones interest rate cuts: The Fed is leaving the key interest rate at its current level and pressing the pause button on the interest rate ...
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US Federal Reserve postpones interest rate cuts
Breaking News: US Federal Reserve does not touch key interest rate after Trump takes office
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Breaking News: US Federal Reserve does not touch key interest rate after ...
President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately': The comments represented an initial strike at Fed officials, with whom Trump had ...
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President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop ...
Quick Glance: Trump Demands Immediate Interest Rate Cuts
  • President Trump expressed a desire for immediate interest rate reductions, urging similar actions globally.

  • His remarks during a speech to global leaders mark an initial challenge to the Federal Reserve.

  • Despite criticizing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the latter emphasized the central bank's independence in decision-making.

  • Trump attributed soaring inflation under Biden to excessive spending, anticipating a response from the Fed.
The Fed meets for the first time since Trump's term started. Here's what to expect
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The Fed meets for the first time since Trump's term started ...
Trump is set to put the blowtorch on an old enemy: Donald Trump is demanding lower interest rates as soon as possible. He is likely to be disappointed ...
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Trump is set to put the blowtorch on an old enemy
No, Trump Can't 'Demand' Lower Interest Rates From Fed: Days before the first Federal Reserve meeting of 2025, Trump said that he would "demand" lower interest ...
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No, Trump Can't 'Demand' Lower Interest Rates From Fed
Trump wants more interest-rate cuts; Fed is likely to pause this week: The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in its coming decision out ...
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Trump wants more interest-rate cuts; Fed is likely to pause this week