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The Fed Building Renovation at the Heart of Trump’s Efforts to Oust Powell
The yearslong project to spruce up central bank buildings in Washington, D.C., received little attention until recently ...
Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he’ll fire Powell after suggesting otherwise in meeting with lawmakers
President Donald Trump said Wednesday it’s “highly unlikely” that he’ll fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after ...
Warren goes to bat for Powell amid Trump criticism
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, offered support Wednesday for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose policies she frequently criticizes.
Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
Markets could freak out if Trump tries to fire Powell
There could be a revolt in global markets, including a possible collapse in the dollar and US bonds, if President Donald ...
Will Investors Ever Believe Trump’s Threats Against Powell?
President Trump has become more hostile to the Federal Reserve’s chair. Markets aren’t worried yet, but some on Wall Street ...
Trump says he's not planning to fire Fed's Powell
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is not planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but he kept the door open to the possibility and renewed his criticism of the central bank ...
Stocks End Higher After Trump Plays Down Intentions to Fire Powell
The S&P 500 reverses earlier losses to close just shy of a record.