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Trump says he ‘talked about the concept of firing’ Jerome Powell. Stocks went for a ride

President Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the...

Trump confirms private talks about firing Jerome Powell, swears he’s ‘highly unlikely’ to do so as markets gyrate

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours...

Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

Trump admin’s attacks on Powell over $2.5 billion Fed renovation hinge on ‘VIP dining rooms’ and procedural grounds with an obscure gov agency

The White House began its political attacks against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.  After years of openly criticizing Powell, in defiance of decades of established...

Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion cost of Federal Reserve renovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have...

Risk of Powell ouster is underpriced, Deutsche Bank strategist says

President Donald Trump’s potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a major and underpriced risk that could trigger a selloff in the...

Trump may be ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence

As well as penning letters to hundreds of world leaders this week, the White House also found time to write to Fed chairman Jerome...