Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed

As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.

Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump

President Donald Trump has spent his second term bulldozing elected and appointed officials who resist him or refuse to bend to his demands. But he may have met his match in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Supreme Court tests limits of Trump's power over the economy in fight over Fed's Lisa Cook

When the justices consider the legality of his bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, their willingness to preserve the central bank's independence will be ​put to the test.

Powell Investigation Upends Final Stretch of Fed Chair Contest

President Trump wants a loyalist. Senators want independence. The backlash to a Justice Department probe highlights how those goals are in conflict.

Rick Rieder discusses Fed profitability, monetary policy stability during interview for chair role

BlackRock's Rick Rieder discussed monetary policy stability and U.S. debt dynamics during an interview for the Federal Reserve chairman job, sources told FOX Business.

Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said ​on Friday a fragile job market that could weaken quickly means the U.S. central bank should stand ready to cut interest rates ‌again if needed.

How the Trump-Fed Feud Reached a Boiling Point

President Trump’s campaign to exert more control over the Federal Reserve recently hit a new gear. Here are the basics on the long-running situation.

Fed's Barr: DOJ probe is 'an assault on the independence of the Fed'

Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr said Thursday the Justice Department's criminal inquiry into the central bank — as well as the White House's accusations against Fed governor Lisa Cook — amount to "an assault on the independence of the Fed.

Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May

The Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends,

Fed's Jefferson says he considers Powell to be 'of the highest integrity'

U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson, responding to the Department of Justice subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said on Friday he considered Powell to be "of the highest integrity." "I have great respect for the chair,
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