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Trump administration inquiry into Fed chairman raises hackles even among Senate Republicans

Trump administration inquiry into Fed chairman raises hackles even among Senate Republicans

admin January 23, 2026

President Donald Trump has spent months criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over...

Inflation ticked up to 2.8% in November in Fed’s preferred gauge

Inflation ticked up to 2.8% in November in Fed’s preferred gauge

admin January 22, 2026

Inflation rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 2.8% for the year ending in...

Trump dark horse candidate for Fed Rick Rieder has backed higher corporate tax rate

Trump dark horse candidate for Fed Rick Rieder has backed higher corporate tax rate

admin January 21, 2026

One of the finalists to be President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the...

Powell will attend Supreme Court hearing on Trump power to fire Fed governor

Powell will attend Supreme Court hearing on Trump power to fire Fed governor

admin January 19, 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court...

The top economic policy developments of 2025 that will shape the years to come

The top economic policy developments of 2025 that will shape the years to come

admin December 26, 2025

From the passage of landmark tax legislation to President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff...

Inflation dropped to 2.7% in November, report delayed by shutdown shows

Inflation dropped to 2.7% in November, report delayed by shutdown shows

admin December 18, 2025

Inflation unexpectedly dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 2.7% for the year ending...

Trump wants next Fed chair to consult with him on interest rates and get them down to 1%

Trump wants next Fed chair to consult with him on interest rates and get them down to 1%

admin December 12, 2025

President Donald Trump said Friday that he thinks interest rates should be much...

Job openings rise to five-month high in welcome news for labor market

Job openings rise to five-month high in welcome news for labor market

admin December 9, 2025

Job openings rose in October to the highest level since May, a sign...

Trump says he knows ‘who he’s going to pick’ for Fed chair

Trump says he knows ‘who he’s going to pick’ for Fed chair

admin December 1, 2025

President Donald Trump said he knows who he will nominate to replace Jerome...

September jobs report eases economic and political pressure on White House

September jobs report eases economic and political pressure on White House

admin November 21, 2025

The White House is breathing a sigh of relief after a better-than-expected September...