Trump, Powell and Fed
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Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next Fed Chair.
If President Donald Trump were to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could have unintended and severe consequences that reverberate throughout the US economy and global markets.
Warren added the next Fed chair will face a tough task proving they’re committed to central bank autonomy, as concerns grow that Trump may nominate someone more loyal to him than to economic principles.
President Trump asked Republican lawmakers this week whether he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he appointed to the position in 2017. The move followed months of criticism by Trump of Powell,
Donald Trump will be hit with a $60bn (£44bn) bill if he follows through on his threats to sack Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, analysts have warned.
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Trump and the Trump administration have increasingly turned their fire on Powell and his leadership of the central bank.
Show" host Jordan Klepper breaks down exactly why Trump is so angry at his Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi "to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval" related to the case.