The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Trump says Powell should resign ‘immediately’ in latest attack on Fed chair

The US president has repeatedly called on the top central banker to step down amid disagreement over interest rates.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2025

Trump Says Jerome Powell Should 'Resign Immediately' After FHFA Director Alleges Fed Chair Lied About $2.5 Billion Renovation Plan

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This call comes in the wake of accusations from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, alleging that Powell provided misleading testimony.

Benzinga · Jul 3, 2025

Trump Wants Rate Cuts, Will 'Big Beautiful Bill' Help? Answer: Big Fat 'No'

As President Donald Trump pressures Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, his newly passed tax-and-spending bill may be making that goal harder to achieve.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

US Stocks Likely To Open Higher: S&P 500 Sees 'Average Gain Of 6.1%' In 2nd Half, Expert Says

U.S. futures rose on Wednesday after a mixed close on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading slightly higher.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

China Showed Its Death Grip On Rare Earths During Trump Tariff War, But Craig Shapiro Says This $2 Billion Plan Will Secure US Supply: Here's How

As the U.S. faces a critical vulnerability in its supply chain concerning rare earth supply, economist Craig Shapiro asserts that this situation is fixable, and at a surprisingly manageable cost.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Trump Is Slamming Jerome Powell Because He 'Wants A Weaker Dollar,' Says Ed Yardeni: 'Pounding Powell = Pounding The Dollar'

President Donald Trump's relentless criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a calculated move to weaken the U.S. dollar, according to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

If Trump Stays 'Wedded To Low Rates' Idea, US Risks A Turkey-Style Inflation Horror Show: Economist Justin Wolfers Warns

Economist Justin Wolfers is warning that President Donald Trump's fixation on low interest rates could set the U.S. on a nightmarish path, one that increasingly mirrors the unrelenting inflation crisis that has gripped Turkey over the past couple of years.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Interest rates would have been cut, if not for Trump’s tariffs, Fed chair says

Trump has pressured Powell and the Fed to lower short term interest rates

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Stock Market Today: Another Quarter, More Mixed Price Action

"Up and to the right" remains the general trend despite persistent uncertainty around critical policy issues.

Kiplinger · Jul 1, 2025

Gold Rarely Beats Bitcoin, But 2025 Could Be Another Blowout Year

Gold has quietly pulled off a rare feat in 2025, beating Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) returns in the first half of the year by a double-digit margin.

Benzinga · Jul 1, 2025