Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters. […]

White House looks for new fed chair as Powell nears end amid Trump pressures

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (AP photo) The White House is preparing to begin interviews for a new Federal Reserve Chair this autumn, as Jerome Powell, a Biden appointee’s term ends in May 2026. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed to Bloomberg the timeline during a visit to Argentina, saying it gives the Trump administration […]

‘Stop playing politics!’: Donald Trump urges Fed Chair Jerome Powell to slash rates

‘Stop playing politics!’: Donald Trump urges Fed Chair Jerome Powell to slash rates (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates immediately, even as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation concerns triggered by his administration’s sweeping new tariffs.“This would be a […]

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