Tag: Fed independence
Trump Denies Plans to Remove Fed Chair Powell Despite DOJ Probe
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has no intention of dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite the Department of Justice...
Weak U.S. Dollar Outlook Persists Amid Fed Independence Concerns
The outlook for the U.S. dollar remains bearish at the start of 2026, according to a survey of currency strategists conducted by Reuters. Analysts...
Waller Vows to Defend Fed Independence Ahead of Trump Meeting
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who is among the leading candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell next year, said he would firmly defend...
U.S. Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Court rejects Trump’s bid to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
A U.S. appeals court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve...
Waller: Rate Cuts Likely as Tariffs Pose Risk to U.S. Economic...
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday that he supports cutting interest rates at the Fed’s next meeting. He added that he expects...
Fed Governor Cook Takes Trump to Court Over Firing Attempt
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from office, arguing that he lacks the...
Trump’s Move Against Fed Governor Raises Uncertainty for Treasuries
U.S. bond investors expect President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to tighten control over the Federal Reserve to weigh on long-dated Treasuries, with concerns that...
Fed Official Lisa Cook Plans to Sue Trump Over Attempted Dismissal
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will take legal action to stop President Donald Trump from removing her from office, her lawyer said on Tuesday....
Trump axes Fed’s Lisa Cook as mortgage fraud scandal erupts
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was being removed from her post with immediate effect. Trump...
Gold rallies to fresh 2-week high in wake of Trump’s Fed...
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday as investors turned to safe-haven assets. The move came after President Donald Trump announced he...
