Fed Chairman Jerome H. Powell underlined the central bank’s insulation from politics and kept the door open for interest rate cuts as uncertainties loom. Source: NYT > Business – Jeanna Smialek
How Trump’s Feud With the Fed Is Rooted in Presidential History
Federal Reserve chairs and presidents have long had fraught relationships. Source: NYT > Business – Jeanna Smialek
Trump Bets the U.S. Economy on Tariffs
A furious month of tariff threats has rattled investors and raised concerns about growth slowdowns in the United States and around the world. Source: NYT > Business – Jim Tankersley
Fed Minutes Show Officials in No Rush to Change Interest Rates
Federal Reserve officials said they are committed to a “patient approach,” even if the economy strengthens, according to minutes of their last meeting. Source: NYT > Business – Jeanna Smialek
As Fed Chief, Jerome Powell Navigates an Angry President and Turbulent Markets
How Jerome H. Powell handles the next few months will be a critical test of his leadership skills, as he tries to guide the bank through a highly uncertain moment in the global economy. Source: NYT > Business – JIM TANKERSLEY and NEIL IRWIN
He’s No ‘Sycophant’ for Trump, Expected Fed Nominee Says
In an interview, Stephen Moore maintained his view that rate increases were wrong, but said he regretted his harsh criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell over them. Source: NYT > Business – JIM TANKERSLEY and NEIL IRWIN