President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would press the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates “immediately,” rekindling a fight over the historically independent U.S. central bank.
The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of ...
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell (pictured) mounted a robust defence of the central bank's independent decision making.
US Federal Reserve policymakers meeting next week are expected to keep interest rates on hold but the larger story unfolding ...
Trump’s remarks come five days before the Fed’s first policy meeting to be held during his administration - on Jan. 28 and 29 ...
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee ... they should be dropping all over the world," Trump said at the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos this past week.
His comments, via video link, to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland were pointed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell likely had different plans for potential rate cuts.