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White House ramps up pressure on Fed's Powell three weeks before next interest rate decision
President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates ...
Trump Wants a 3-Point Fed Rate Decrease. But You Can't Always Get What You Want.
The right to freedom of speech allows Trump to make demands of the Fed to his heart's content. But legally, he cannot compel ...
Why Trump might not get rapid interest-rate cuts even after he replaces Fed chief Powell
Trump hopes to get lower rates by replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell with someone who would do what the president wants. But ...
PPF interest rate for July-September 2025 quarter: What investors need to know
Investors should note that the PPF will continue to offer 7.10% annual interest for July–September 2025, with tax-free ...
Trump Says U.S. Interest Rate Is at Least 3 Points Too High
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on the Federal Reserve to lower the federal benchmark ...
Chances of Fed Interest Rate Cut Plunge After Strong Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, beating analyst expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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How to Calculate the Effective Interest Rate Including Discount Points
The interest rate your lender gives you isn't the true cost of your mortgage. Learn how to calculate your effective interest ...
Chile central bank likely to cut interest rate by 25 bps next meeting, poll shows
Chile's central bank is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% at its monetary policy ...