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Even fellow critics of the Federal Reserve want Trump to back off Powell as stocks and the dollar both slide
When politics interferes with the central bank’s ability to set monetary policy, inflation tends to be the result.
Dollar would be biggest casualty if Trump fires Fed Chair: McGeever
If U.S. President Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar, threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a sure-fire ...
Dollar Stays Weaker on Fed Independence Concerns
The dollar remained under pressure after hitting a three-year low Monday following renewed calls from President Trump for ...
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Trump’s Criticism of Fed Chair
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Sterling hits 7-month high as dollar drops on concerns over Fed's independence
Sterling hit a fresh 7-month high against the dollar on Tuesday as the greenback weakened amid concerns over the Federal ...
Gold hits $3,500 as Trump’s Fed broadside sparks flight to haven
Gold surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time before paring some gains, as concern that President Donald Trump could ...
Dollar Hits Fresh Lows on Worries Over Fed Independence
The dollar renewed its slide against foreign currencies early Monday after markets digested threats by President Trump last ...
Trump latest: Gold price hits new high after dollar plunges following president’s attacks on Fed chair Powell
The market shifts came after Trump claimed that the economy could slow unless Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell immediately ...
US stocks pare losses but end down on tariff and Fed independence fears. Dow sheds 970 pts
US stocks end sharply down on early signs of how tariffs hit companies and economies. Worries also stem from Trump's attacks ...
Dollar nosedives amid mounting fears over Fed’s independence -Currency Recap
The U.S. Dollar dropped sharply on Monday after the Trump administration’s latest remarks threatened a potential shake-up of ...