Trump's Interest Rate Push

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Trump, Fed and interest rates

Trump keeps up push for Powell, Fed to lower rates despite ‘no pressure’ pledge

President Trump has kept up his campaign for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates despite saying there was "no pressure."

Newsweek on MSN · 18h

Economist warns Fed could hike interest rates despite Trump calls for cut

The Fed's rate-setting committee is scheduled to meet later this week as Trump continues to push for looser monetary policy.

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Good economic data is bad news for Trump’s interest rate push

U.S. fiscal situation with $37 trillion in debt makes Trump's push for 1% interest rates difficult despite strong consumer spending, as Treasury yields remain market-driven.

Did Trump push boundaries of politically independent central bank with Fed visit?

The Federal Reserve is meant to operate independently from politics in order to stay true to its congressionally mandated ...

Trade Wars, Rates Push US Small Farm Bankruptcies to 5-Year High

After years of low crop prices and rising costs, America’s small farmers are facing a crisis brought on by higher interest rates, Trump’s trade war and dramatically reduced demand from China.

Trump wants lower rates and firing Powell could push them higher

The US President in recent days has intensified his long-running attacks on Mr Powell. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

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