There are many strong candidates in the Trump administration to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, according to Bessent.
The Trump administration is set to explore options for a new Federal Reserve Chairman this fall, according to the Treasury Department’s comments to CNBC on Thursday. Officials mentioned having “numerous strong candidates” in mind. Bessent noted that the decision on interest rates ultimately rests with the Fed. However, he suggested that any potential cuts in […]
Housing director seeks inquiry into Jerome Powell and demands his dismissal
Federal Housing Director Calls for Investigation into Jerome Powell William Plute, the Director of Federal Housing Financial Institutions, has requested a Congressional investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. He’s also calling for Powell’s removal from office. This request comes amidst ongoing criticism from President Donald Trump, who has been vocal in his disapproval of […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoids Trump’s request for a rate cut
Powell Critiques Trump’s Tariffs Amid Rate Cut Debate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed strong concerns on Tuesday regarding the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, suggesting they exacerbate ongoing tensions and hinder potential interest rate cuts. Speaking at a conference in Portugal, Powell noted that the threat of a global trade war has effectively […]
Jerome Powell faces accusations of misleading Congress regarding the $2.5B renovation of the ‘Palace of Versailles’ headquarters
Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under scrutiny for allegedly misleading Congress regarding a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters in Washington. He denied that the project would include extravagant amenities during questioning by the Senate Banking Committee. This issue was spotlighted after an exclusive report surfaced in April, prompting […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell questioned about expensive updates to headquarters
Powell Responds to Renovation Criticism Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed claims on Wednesday that the central bank overspent on renovations, emphasizing that the headquarters was “really unsafe” nearly 90 years ago. “Media coverage… is misleading and inaccurate in so many respects,” Powell stated during his appearance before the Senate Banking Committee. This testimony was […]
Trump is said to be considering a Cabinet member as a replacement for Jerome Powell.
Powell Faces Backlash from Trump Administration Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has come under significant scrutiny from the Trump administration regarding the central bank’s approach to stable interest rates in recent months. Reportedly, President Trump is contemplating prospective candidates to succeed Powell. Powell’s current term as Fed Chairman is set to expire […]
Trump urges Fed chairman Jerome Powell to lower rates following poor hiring figures
Private Sector Employment Falls Short of Expectations Employment numbers in the private sector showed unexpected weakness on Wednesday. According to data from ADP, private employers added only 37,000 jobs in May, marking the lowest level since March 2023. This figure is notably down from a revised count of 60,000 jobs in April and falls short […]
Jerome Powell intends to reduce central bank employees by 10% in recognition of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Federal Reserve Plans Job Cuts The Federal Reserve is gearing up to trim its workforce by around 10% in the coming years, aligning itself with President Trump’s push to streamline the federal government. This information comes from an internal memo circulated to staff on Friday. In the memo, which was revealed by Reuters, Powell instructed […]
Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell once more for not reducing interest rates.
President Trump voiced his frustrations with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, specifically about the Fed’s reluctance to lower interest rates. He described rate cuts as “like jet fuel” for the economy, yet it seems Powell is hesitant to implement those changes. Trump also remarked that Powell “doesn’t really care for me,” which adds […]
Trump criticizes Jerome Powell on interest rates: ‘It’s like speaking to a wall’
President Trump expressed frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, criticizing him for not considering his request to lower interest rates after the Fed opted to keep rates steady again. Trump’s comments came after Powell indicated the day prior that he had never sought a meeting with the president. Powell told reporters he […]