Fed, Donald Trump and Powell

Jerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says
Trump weighed ousting Powell in 2018, but the Fed chief told then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that he would fight his removal, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't resign if Donald Trump asks him to step down
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
If Trump Tries to Fire Powell, Fed Chair Is Ready for a Legal Fight
Jerome Powell was prepared to go to court when the president floated his dismissal six years ago. If it happens again, the Fed chair might have to pay the legal tab himself.
Fed’s Jerome Powell says he would not step down if Trump asked for his resignation: ‘Not permitted’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not step down from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asked for his resignation. When asked by reporters if he would resign per Trump’s request, Powell simply said: “No.”
Fed meeting recap: Powell ‘feeling good' about economy, says Trump can't legally fire him
In what's been an eventful week, traders are now turning their focus on the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are expected to trim interest rates by a quarter point from the current target range of 4.75%-5.0%. The Fed will issue its rate decision at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, followed by Chair Jerome Powell's press conference at 2:30 p.m.
Would Fed Chair Jerome Powell resign if Trump asked him to? He’s got a one-word answer
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he would not resign from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to do so.
Fed Chair Powell Clearly Tells Trump He's Not Leaving, Dudley Says
Bill Dudley, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear to President-elect Donald Trump that he intends to serve out the rest of his term.
How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed
Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will sue president Trump if he tries to fire him
Jerome Powell has made it clear that if President Donald Trump attempts to fire him, he’ll sue. He’s said it once, he’s said it a hundred times: The Federal Reserve’s chair can’t be tossed out simply because the Oval doesn’t like interest rate policy.
Trump 2.0 complicates Jay Powell's rate path at the Fed
Many economists are already scaling back their expectations for the number and pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts next year on account of policies expected from a new Trump administration.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell not to leave early even if president-elect Donald Trump asks to quit, ‘No’ he reiterates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated on Thursday that he would not ... Trump, who appointed Powell in 2018, ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
The business angle: One nexus of Washington power that won’t see a leadership change is the Federal Reserve, where Jerome ...
Wall St indexes fall after latest inflation data; Powell speech awaited
Wall Street's main indexes lost ground on Thursday after monthly producer prices rose as expected, with investors awaiting ...
Hold Up. Fed Chair Powell Just Issued a Dour Warning on the Economy. Is the Bull Market in Trouble?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked for his thoughts on large budget deficits and the rising national debt at his ...
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders digest wholesale inflation and await Powell's remarks
Traders see another rate in December as likely after consumer and wholesale inflation this week were in line with ...