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Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said.
Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple
President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
Trump tariffs push up inflation despite pressure on Fed to cut rates
The White House has been trumpeting the absence of tariff-related price hikes as a sign that the president’s agenda is succeeding.
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 more at straitstimes.com.
Trump and Powell spar over budget costs
President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, repeating calls for lower interest rates while standing alongside Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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