A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.

Trump denies plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite past tensions and market uncertainty over monetary policy

The ongoing tension between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reached a critical juncture. Trump's relentless criticism of Powell for not cutting interest rates swiftly enough seems to be paving the way for a controversial move: using 'fraud' as a justification for dismissal.

Analysts at Deutsche Bank consider the president's removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell "one of the largest under-priced event risks over the coming months."

President Donald Trump may have found a way to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, whom he has long criticized for the Fed keeping interest rates too high despite inflation falling. On Tuesday,

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to escalate his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a step investor call dangerous.

Privately, White House officials acknowledge uncertainty about Trump firing Powell solely based on accusations he mismanaged a multi-year renovation project.