Fed ignores Trump's call for cuts
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, going against President Trump's repeated calls for cuts. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
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Powell warns of risks from tariffs
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers assessed the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would leave interest rates unchanged despite pressure from President Trump to cut rates. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Fed to make next interest rate decision
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Federal Reserves' upcoming interest rate decision on Wednesday and what it could mean for your finances.
Small businesses deal with trade uncertainty
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told House lawmakers Tuesday that progress is being made on foreign trade talks, but not with China. That could change on this week though. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on this and other economic news of the day.
Trump wants the Fed to cut rates on Wednesday. Will it oblige?
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
The key points in Trump's budget proposal
The Trump administration has unveiled its budget blueprint for 2026. Now, it's only a matter of getting Congress on board. Plus, more jobs were added to the U.S. economy in April than expected, despite uncertainty with the Trump administration's tariff plans against trade partners. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Jo Ling Kent have the latest.
Trump calls on Fed to lower rates
Employers added 177,000 jobs last month as the labor market keeps humming, for now, despite all the turmoil caused by President Trump's tariffs. The White House is taking credit for the job growth after blaming former President Biden for the drop in gross domestic product earlier this week. Mr. Trump said this is a sign that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should cut interest rates. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jo Ling Kent report.
Breaking down what the Federal Reserve does
As Financial Literacy Month continues, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what the Federal Reserve does and why it matters, following President Trump's latest attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump says he has "no intention of firing" Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump said he isn't planning on firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after calling Powell a "major loser."
Trump: "No intention of firing" Powell
President Trump told reporters Tuesday he has "no intention of firing" Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, one day after Mr. Trump called Powell a "major loser." Stef Kight, politics reporter at Axios, and Jake Traylor, White House reporter at Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss the president's comments and more.
Leavitt suggests Fed Reserve isn't independent
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about a potential trade deal with China and addressed President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell during Tuesday's press briefing. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Stocks tumble as Trump criticizes Powell
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know after stocks fell Monday following President Trump's criticism of Fed chair Jerome Powell. Last week, Powell warned tariffs could hurt the U.S. economy.
Breaking down Wall Street's reaction to Trump
President Trump started the day calling Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell names and pressuring him to lower interest rates. The comment caused an immediate reaction on Wall Street. Kelly O'Grady has analysis.
Trump ramps up attacks on Fed Chair Powell
President Trump derided Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a social media post on Monday as a "major loser" and pressed him to lower interest rates "NOW." CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Mike Levin slams potential firing of Powell
The Trump administration is continuing to criticize Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The president's top economist said President Trump and his team are studying whether the president can fire him. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump on FSU shooting, Fed chair
President Trump called the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University "terrible" and a "shame," but suggested he won't back new gun control measures. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump continued to lash out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Can Trump fire Fed chair Jerome Powell?
President Trump is once again taking aim at his own pick for America's most powerful economic post -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite nominating him in 2017, Trump now wants him out. But is that allowed? Jan Crawford explains.
Trump "not happy" with Fed chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has run afoul, again, of President Trump after Powell said Trump's tariffs could hurt the economy. Weijia Jiang reports.
Dow Jones falls more than 500 points
Stock market turmoil continued Thursday with the Dow Jones closing in the red. The drop comes as investors weigh progress in trade negotiations with Japan and navigate general uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariff plan. Notably, UnitedHealth shares fell after the company announced a cut to its annual profit forecast, citing expectations of high medical costs for the rest of the year. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Sen. Warren warns Trump against firing Powell
President Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a social media post on Thursday, saying his termination "cannot come fast enough." CBS News' Fin Gómez and Kelly O'Grady report.
Market reaction to Powell, Trump remarks
We're following market reaction on the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks on Wednesday about the economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Markets open after Trump slams Fed's Powell
President Trump took to social media to lash out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, saying his "termination can't come fast enough." Mr. Trump's comments were in response to Powell's warning about the potential consequences of the administration's trade policy. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Trump slams Fed's Powell after tariff warning
President Trump slammed Jerome Powell on Thursday morning, a day after the Federal Reserve chairman said the Trump administration's tariff policy could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more on Mr. Trump's response.
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