The Trump administration has pressured Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires next year, to step down as chair of the central bank.

Almost all” officials backed July’s interest-rate decision, even though two governors backed a rate cut, according to a meeting summary.

Not even 48 hours after the conclusion of last month's meeting, data from the Labor Department appeared to validate the concerns of Bowman and Waller when it showed fewer jobs than expected were created in July.

So many Federal Reserve officials have said they are waiting for data over the next few weeks before deciding on a September rate cut that it doesn't leave Fed Chair Jerome Powell much room to clearly signal a rate cut,