MonetaryPolicy
Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data
Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data The Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates by a quarter point at its latest monetary policy meeting due to the ongoing federal shutdown, which has limited access to key economic data. The Fed is struggling to assess the […]
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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) President Trump’s push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook threatens central bank independence, which could have negative implications for sound economic stewardship and battling inflation. The power struggle between Trump and the […]
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Trump’s attacks on central bank threaten its independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
Trump’s attacks on central bank threaten its independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) Central bank independence is under threat from politicians who want to influence monetary policy decisions. The US Federal Reserve, for example, has been criticized by President Trump, who has implied that he could fire […]
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