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Bill Pulte Is One of Powell’s Biggest Critics. What He Has to Say About the Fed.
As the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte oversees the system that helps keep the U.S. mortgage ...
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 ...
Rumored candidate to replace Powell calls for ‘regime change’ at Fed
The Federal Reserve's] hesitancy to cut rates, I think, is actually … quite a mark against them,” former Fed governor Kevin Warsh said.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Trump keeps everyone guessing on Powell's fate
The president floated the idea of firing the Fed chief to lawmakers, then said such a move was "very unlikely." ...
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.