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Trump's Fed visit a 'welcomed light-hearted meeting' as Powell 'strengthened' independence
U.S. President Donald Trump toured the Federal Reserve this week in the first instance of an incumbent leader visiting the central bank since 2006. Despite some visible squabbling with chair Jerome Powell over the construction costs of the Fed's new headquarters and Trump's repeated insistence to lower interest rates,

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Fed Chair Powell pushes back on Trump criticism during extraordinary visit at central bank
Trump visits Federal Reserve amid criticism of Jerome Powell
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian mi...

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The More Trump Pressures the Fed, the Less Likely He Gets Lower Rates
Trump and Powell publicly bicker over renovation costs as president pressures central banker
Trump and Powell Bicker Over Fed Building Renovations as President Ratchets up Pressure Campaign
Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this year, after cutting it three times last year.

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Trump and Jerome Powell have tense exchanges at rare presidential visit to the Fed
What Powell is telling allies as Trump pressures him to resign

Trump, Powell stand together after president's interest rate criticism

President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, repeating calls for lower interest rates while standing alongside Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Even after reiterating his frustration with the central bank, Trump called the notion of firing Powell a "big move" that would not be "necessary."

How a Fed tour sparked unexpected Trump praise for Powell

The president’s participation in a tour of the Fed had the makings of a public relations disaster for the central bank. But by Friday, the president was praising Powell.

Kevin O'Leary Warns Trump's Powell Criticism Threatens US Financial Credibility: 'Whacking The Fed Is Not A Good Idea'

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary has cautioned that Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could undermine global trust in U.S. financial markets. What Happened: On Friday, O'Leary shared a video clip from his Fox News appearance on X,

Trump's Body Language During Awkward Exchange With Jerome Powell Spoke Volumes, Experts Say

Eyes were closed, heads were shaking and backs were slapped. The nonverbal cues at the president's visit to the Federal Reserve are worth another look.
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Dollar Moves Higher as President Trump Eases Criticism of Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets.

Behind Trump’s War With Powell: A Battering Ram With 3 Million Followers

The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has made the removal of the Fed chair his personal mission.

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell Despite Bout of Bickering Over Renovation Costs

The president turned a rare visit to the U.S. central bank into political theater that included hard hats and a back slap.
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