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Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Risks Undermining Fed Independence, Destabilizing Markets

President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are intensifying legal and economic uncertainty, according to CNBC. Legal experts say Trump lacks clear authority to remove the Fed chair without cause,

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Trump's Fed attacks puncture veneer of central bank independence

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The next Fed chair's dilemma: Maintain Fed independence while pleasing Trump

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If Trump Tried to Fire the Fed Chair, What Would the Supreme Court Do?

The New York Times likewise wrote that “legal experts widely agreed that Mr. Trump could not outright fire Mr. Powell before the end of his term simply because of a disagreement over decisions relate...

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Trump disputes WSJ report on Bessent talking him out of firing Powell

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Trump's Jerome Powell fury is just a distraction for something much, much worse

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Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen: The Fed Must Be Independent

Ben S. Bernanke was chair of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014, appointed by President George W. Bush. Janet L. Yellen followed him as chair, appointed by President Barack Obama, and served until 2018. She was also Treasury secretary during the Biden administration. Both are economists.

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Economist: If the Federal Reserve’s independence is compromised, expect inflation to rise

New economic data shows inflation ticked higher in June to 2.7%, prompting many economists to agree with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s decision to keep interest rates steady. President Trump and his economic team launched fresh criticism of Powell over his approach.

Why Trump is looking for 'fraud' in US Fed office renovation

President Donald Trump is intensifying scrutiny of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation suggesting possible ‘fraud’

Explainer-Why Trump's Push for a 1% Fed Policy Rate Could Spell Trouble for US Economy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government borrowing costs, allowing the administration to finance the high and rising deficits expected from his spending and tax-cut bill. Trump should be careful what he wishes for.