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Trump admin live updates: Bessent says there's no reason for Fed chair to resign
Bessent expressed his support for Powell amid ongoing criticism from Trump administration officials, stating that he sees no ...
Bessent backs Fed independence on rates amid Trump criticism
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the monetary independence of the Federal Reserve o after getting caught in the ...
Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central ...
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US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down now
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (Jul 22) that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve ...
Trump Says Firing Fed Chair Is 'Highly Unlikely,' But Here's How The Move Would Shake Global Economy
Economist Clifford Winston joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Donald Trump's recent criticisms of Federal Reserve ...
Stock Market Today: Dow Rises; Bessent Sees No Reason for Powell to Leave
Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.