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Powell suggests Fed could cut rates soon as Trump policies shake economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank faces “significant uncertainty” as it attempts to navigate the impact of President Trump’s policies, suggesting the bank could cut rates as the job market weakens.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

US stocks open up ahead of Fed Chair Powell's speech, hoping for rate clues

U.S. stocks open higher as investors await Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech. They're hoping to get clarity on when the Fed may cut rates again.

POLITICO on MSN · 3d

Fed's Powell opens door to rate cut amid Trump pressure

The Fed chair said the decision would be based on incoming economic data, signaling it was not a response to the president's call for lower borrowing costs.

Powell, Jackson Hole

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Seeking Alpha · 18h

The Contradictory Message Of Chair Powell's Jackson Hole Address

Markets interpreted Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks as dovish, anticipating a September rate cut, fueling a strong rally in stocks and bonds. Read more here.

AOL · 6d

Powell set for final Jackson Hole speech as policy, politics raise questions that will outlast his tenure

At Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell could lay out more overarching changes to the central bank’s dual mandate that will last long after his tenure is up next May and mark part of his legacy.

SFGate · 1d

5 Key Takeaways from Trump's Criticism of Powell Before Jackson Hole Speech

The president's latest attack comes as Powell is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Fed's annual conference in Jackson Hole, WY, on Friday.

Marketplace17h

Fed shifts focus to weak job market

The Fed’s dual mandate from Congress is to pursue stable prices and maximum employment. Recently, a terrible July jobs report ...

Fed Chair Powell: "Effects Of Tariffs On Consumer Prices Are Now Clearly Visible," "May Warrant Adjusting" Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a high-profile address at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

Opinion

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What’s Holding Trump Back From Firing Powell

The president wants to get rid of the Fed chair—if the markets will let him. We all have to hope he won’t gamble on that.

4don MSN

Why the Federal Reserve's independence matters

President Donald Trump is calling on a Federal Reserve governor to resign over an accusation of mortgage fraud.

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'Huge deal': White House probe fuels speculation Trump could oust Powell

The investigation into cost overruns on a renovation of Fed headquarters is drawing concern that it's a pretext to eventually fire the central bank chief.

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Who is Bill Pulte, the housing director going after Trump’s enemies?

President Trump has been using the bully pulpit of his presidency to go after the Federal Reserve with a vengeance, and ...

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