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Trump, Fed and Powell

Trump calls Fed chair a 'numbskull' as he pushes for interest rate cut

President Donald Trump cited new inflation data in continuing to pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, calling him a "numbskull" but adding that he won't seek to remove him.

MarketWatch · 1d

Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates

President Donald Trump on Thursday dialed up pressure anew on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, with the central bank's next policy meeting looming next week. Trump has called on the Fed to cut its key policy rate by a full percentage point,

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Trump says he won't fire Fed's Powell but 'may have to force something' on rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he "may have to force something" as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates.

inflation, tariffs

MarketWatch on MSN · 20h

Tariff-driven inflation hasn’t hit everyday life yet — but it will, economists insist. Here’s why.

Where is all the inflation that was supposed to arise from the Trump tariffs? So far there’s hardly been any whiff of big price increases. Just wait, economists insist. It’s coming.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Here are the three reasons why tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher

Despite widespread fears to the contrary, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to show up in any of the traditional data points measuring inflation

The Baltimore Sun · 18h

Inflation keeps defying tariff fears, but economists warn it likely won’t last

President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff agenda has concerned economists that it will send inflation back up as businesses pass the increased costs onto consumers, risking reversing

Trump, Consumer sentiment

ABC · 14h

Consumer sentiment improves more than expected as Trump rolls back tariffs

Consumer sentiment improved more than expected in June, indicating a swell of optimism as President Donald Trump rolled back some tariffs in recent weeks. The resurgence of shopper attitudes ended six consecutive months of worsening sentiment,

CNBC on MSN · 1d

Yellen expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation to 3% year over year

The comments came as the inflation rate has grown less than expected in recent months, fueling more attacks on Fed chair Jerome Powell by Trump.

Reuters on MSN · 16h

US consumer sentiment improves in June

U.S. consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months in June, but that could be temporary after Israel launched missile strikes against Iran, boosting oil prices. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers on Friday said its Consumer Sentiment Index jumped to 60.

Iran, Israel and Trump

Fortune on MSN · 14h

Israel’s attacks on Iran may keep Fed rate cuts on hold, just as inflation was looking better

Treasury yield jumped 6.9 basis points on Friday to $4.426, reversing a dip in the immediate aftermath of the attacks.

Politico · 13h

Trump embraces Israel after ‘successful’ Iran attack

The president praised Israel’s airstrikes and urged Iran to agree to a nuclear deal in interviews with several outlets on Friday. President Donald Trump signaled there is no daylight between the United States and Israel after it launched an attack on Iran late Thursday,

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

Trump Said US Was Aware of Israel’s Plans to Attack Iran, WSJ Reports

Trump said he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and planned to speak with him again on Friday. Trump called the operation "a very successful atta

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says waning inflation due to Trump policies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited President Donald Trump's policies for recent progress in reducing inflation on ...

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Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy ...

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Donald Trump's approval rating plunges with millennials

Trump's slipping approval rating among millennials appears to be driven by growing discontent over his handling of key issues ...

Inflation remains low as Trump continues to seek trade deals; May CPI 2.4%

Inflation remained low last month despite consumer concerns over potential headwinds from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Doesn't Include His Biggest Social Security Proposal. Are Retirees Better Off Without It?

Social Security is one of the biggest issues politicians in Washington must address in the next few years. Many retirees are ...

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U.S. data quality has been declining for years. Now Trump’s cutbacks are leading economists to question its figures

Decades of declining quality and accuracy in federal statistics, exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s cuts, have economists questioning data that inform everything from the Federal Reserve’s ...

The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

Rallies against President Donald Trump are expected across the U.S. on Saturday to coincide with the military parade in ...

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Immigrants are embracing Trump's crackdown on immigration

The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and has conducted numerous ICE raids.

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