Tag: Powell
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell, Renewing Attacks on Fed Chair
Trump Intensifies Criticism of the Federal Reserve In a new volley of remarks on the economy, former President Donald Trump reiterated his stance against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would “love to fire” Powell and calling for changes in how the central bank manages interest rates. The comments, made amid broader talk about…
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Divisions at the Fed: Powell’s Legacy Teeters as October Minutes Signal Tough Road Ahead
Introduction: A Fed at a crossroads The latest minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting reveal a central bank in flux. As Jerome Powell approaches the tail end of his second term, the board appears more divided, suggesting a potential policy shift or debate that could unsettle markets and challenge the consensus-driven approach…
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell, Rekindling Attacks on the Fed Chair
Trump renews his confrontation with Fed Chair Jerome Powell In a moment that drew sharp attention from political observers and financial markets alike, former President Donald Trump openly stated that he would “love to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The remarks, delivered amid a broader critique of the central bank’s leadership, signal a continued…
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Donald Trump, the Fed, and the Fallout: Minutes Hint at a Blurred Policy Path
Introduction: A Divided Fed on the Edge The minutes from the US Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting lay out a portrait of a central bank at a crossroads. As Jerome Powell approaches the end of his consensus-driven eight-year term, the document highlights a shift from a unified front to a more fractured horizon. The sense…
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Disastrous Fourth Quarter Sparks Heat Loss as Cavs Adapt and Takeaways Remain
Overview: A Rematch with a Different Look The rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat unfolded with a noticeably altered rotation for Cleveland, as missing regulars prompted the Cavaliers to lean on different combinations. On the other side, the Heat faced their own set of matchups and late-game decisions that would test coach…
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The Dollar Gets More Fuel From Powell’s Doubts About December Rate Cut
The Dollar Strengthens as Powell Casts Doubt on a December Rate Cut The U.S. dollar has found fresh momentum against other major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated caution about a potential rate cut in December. The comments, which suggested a more data-driven and cautious path for policy, came at a time when…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Cut Boosts the U.S. Dollar and Dampens the Debasement Trade
Powell’s Reservations Stifle December Rate-Cut Bets The U.S. dollar has been under pressure in recent weeks as traders looked for signs that the Federal Reserve would ease policy in December. Instead, a series of remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell introduced fresh doubt about whether the central bank would cut rates this year, prompting renewed…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Rate Cut Boost the U.S. Dollar
Powell’s Doubts Push the Dollar Higher The U.S. dollar has renewed its strength as markets reassess the odds of a December rate cut following cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. After a period of choppiness driven by the so-called “debasement trade,” the dollar index, known as the DXY, nudged higher as traders priced…
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Powell signals rate cuts as US jobs market cools
Powell signals potential for another rate cut as job market cools The US labor market is showing renewed signs of strain, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could be ready to support another quarter-point cut to borrowing costs later this month. Speaking in Philadelphia, Powell noted that “the downside risks…
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Powell Signals Possible Rate Cuts as US Jobs Market Weakens
Federal Reserve Chair Signals Dovish Tilt Amid Cooling Jobs Market The U.S. labor market is showing renewed signs of strain, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Tuesday that the central bank could be prepared to support another interest rate cut later this month. Speaking in Philadelphia, Powell warned that the downside risks to…