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Good economic data is bad news for Trump’s interest rate push
U.S. fiscal situation with $37 trillion in debt makes Trump's push for 1% interest rates difficult despite strong consumer ...
Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as ...
Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple
President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
Did Trump push boundaries of politically independent central bank with Fed visit?
The Federal Reserve is meant to operate independently from politics in order to stay true to its congressionally mandated ...
Trump's visit to Fed is latest twist in feud over interest rates that has long history
President Trump's visit to the Fed is the latest development in his long-running fight with Fed Chair Powell that has focused ...
The key detail about interest rates that Republicans should know, but don’t
If the economy is “hot” and “booming,” the Fed shouldn’t lower interest rates. Republicans keep flubbing this.
Trade Wars, Rates Push US Small Farm Bankruptcies to 5-Year High
After years of low crop prices and rising costs, America’s small farmers are facing a crisis brought on by higher interest rates, Trump’s trade war and dramatically reduced demand from China.