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Trump warns of economic slowdown unless Fed cuts rates, triggering selloff
The U.S. economy could slow unless interest rates are lowered immediately, President Donald Trump said on Monday, repeating ...
Jerome Powell isn’t rushing to lower rates, even if Trump is rushing to fire him
He wants lower interest rates, a key part of his economic agenda. The only problem: America’s rate-setters don’t report to him.
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Mortgage rates bolt back toward 7%
Mortgage rates had been trending down for much of 2025, but that’s changed recently over fears that the Fed could lose its ...
Markets Bet on Fed Interest-Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at least four times in the current cycle, although rates are expected to be left on hold in May, market pricing on LSEG shows. U.S. President ...
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What Happens to Bitcoin When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates?
Curious how Bitcoin reacts to Fed rate cuts? Experts say lower interest rates can boost BTC prices by increasing liquidity.
Why credit card interest rates are so high now (and what to do about it)
But why are credit card interest rates so high right now? It has a lot to do with where the economy stands, how the Federal ...
Trump covets control of the Federal Reserve. The market wants him to back off.
The president’s fight with Fed chair Jerome Powell is about more than interest rates. It’s a grab for power over a central ...
Political interference with the Fed would mean worse inflation and higher unemployment, top official says
Trump ramped up the pressure on Jerome Powell on Monday, calling the Fed Chair "Mr. Too Late" and a "major loser" on Truth ...