What is the Federal Reserve balance sheet? (And why are Trump and Wall Street so concerned about it?)
The Federal Reserve is about to announce what it wants to do with its $4 trillion in assets. Here's why Trump and Wall Street are concerned......»»
As Trump pressures Powell, Wall Street gives Fed a passing grade
As President Donald Trump keeps up his attacks on the Federal Reserve's policies, Wall Street is cautiously embracing them, giving a passing grade to the Fed's communication since its shift in January to a "patient" approach on rate hikes......»»
The Fed: Why Senate Republicans may turn on Trump Fed picks Moore and Cain
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain and former Wall Street Journal editorial writer Stephen Moore have less than a 50-50 chance of getting confirmed by the Senate for seats on the Federal Reserve, a leading analyst said Friday......»»
Trump blasts Powell and tells central bank chief he"s "stuck" with him: WSJ
President Donald Trump has blasted the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, at three meetings in the past week for holding back the economy and the stock market , The Wall Street Journal reported on.....»»
Minneapolis Fed"s Kashkari pooh-poohs MMT, pushes back on Trump call for rate cut
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has rebutted calls by the Trump administration to cut federal interest rates, saying it made sense to hold off on changes. Kashkari made the comments during an interview with The Wall Street.....»»
Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates now. Wall Street is starting to agree.
Trump's top economic adviser says Trump wants a dramatically different direction at the central bank. Wall Street is starting to agree......»»
Trump wants Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Wall Street is starting to agree
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve.....»»
White House wants the Fed to reverse recent rate hikes
President Donald Trump's top economic adviser said Friday the White House would like the Federal Reserve to reverse some of its recent rate hikes and stop shrinking its balance sheet to protect the U.S. economy from weakness overseas......»»
Trump to nominate Clarida, Bowman for Fed roles: WSJ
President Donald Trump is set to announce Monday two nominees to the Federal Reserve, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing White House officials. He'll nomi.....»»
Wall Street drops amid trade worries, Fed decision
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dropped on Wednesday as investors remained concerned about worsening trade relations between the United States and China and digested the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged......»»
Wall Street edges lower as Trump adds to trade talks uncertainty
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks were slightly lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's latest comments fueled skepticism over U.S.-China trade talks and ahead of a Federal Reserve report that could indicate the pace of future rate hikes......»»
Wall Street remains lower on fresh concerns over U.S.-China trade talks
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's latest comments fueled skepticism over U.S.-China trade talks and ahead of a Federal Reserve report that could indicate the pace of future rate hikes......»»
Wall Street is about to snag one of its biggest victories of the Trump era
The Federal Reserve's vote on changes to the Volcker Rule would be a large boost for big banks......»»
Wall St. rises on trade optimism, pares gains after Trump Fed comments
Wall Street's major indexes rose on Monday on optimism over trade talks between the United States and China, though they fell from session highs after President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's raising interest rates......»»
The "National Emergency Loophole": How Trump Could Intervene In The Market To Crush The Dollar
Following a series of attacks on the Federal Reserve's rate hike policy and complaints about the strong dollar, some Wall Street observers are saying the possibility that Trump himself will launch a sustained campaign to weaken the doll.....»»
Trump Steps Up Attacks on Fed Chair Powell
President Trump escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, blaming him for threatening U.S. economic growth and saying he appeared to enjoy raising interest rates, during a Wall Street Journal interview......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Trump says Fed Chairman Powell ‘almost looks like he’s happy raising interest rates’
President Trump escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, saying the head of the nation’s central bank threatens U.S. economic growth and appears to enjoy raising interest rates......»»
Fed To Ease Liquidity Requirements For Regional Banks As Brainard Warns Of More Bailouts
On Wednesday the Federal Reserve is set to vote on proposals that would further ease capital requirements for banks with assets of $700 billion or lower, expanding on Trump's promise to deregulate Wall Street. The biggest b.....»»
U.S. stocks edge higher ahead of midterms, Fed; dollar falls
Wall Street stock indexes mostly rose on Monday, the eve of U.S. midterm elections to determine whether President Donald Trump's Republican party retains control of congress and also ahead of a meeting of Federal Reserve policy makers......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Senators warn Trump that his criticism could undermine Fed, hurt economy
Two U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump on Monday to stop publicly criticizing the Federal Reserve and warned his comments could jeopardize the central bank’s credibility and hurt the economy......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Trump blames Mnuchin for Powell’s Fed interest rate policy
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump is unhappy with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, because his Federal Reserve chairman pick has been raising interest rates, a move Trump worries will jeopardize his 2020 chances.....»»