Tag: Federal Reserve
Trump admin’s attacks on Powell over $2.5 billion Fed renovation hinge on ‘VIP dining rooms’ and procedural grounds with an obscure gov agency
The White House began its political attacks against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
After years of openly criticizing Powell, in defiance of decades of established...
Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion cost of Federal Reserve renovation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have...
Risk of Powell ouster is underpriced, Deutsche Bank strategist says
President Donald Trump’s potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a major and underpriced risk that could trigger a selloff in the...
Trump may be ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence
As well as penning letters to hundreds of world leaders this week, the White House also found time to write to Fed chairman Jerome...