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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has publicly defended the independence of the Federal Reserve in light of political pressures, particularly from President Donald Trump, who has called for lower interest rates. This situation raises concerns about the potential impact of political influence on economic decision-making... read more.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed dissatisfaction with the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which is linked to Powell's congressional testimony regarding a significant renovation project... read more.
Federal prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's renovation project, raising concerns about political pressure on the institution's independence... read more.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell discusses recent grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice, framing them as a challenge to the independence of the Federal Reserve in setting monetary policy... read more.
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focusing on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters and allegations of misleading Congress, amid ongoing political pressure from the Trump administration... read more.
In 2025, President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, amid a tumultuous economic landscape, raising concerns about the independence of the central bank... read more.
The U.S. economy in 2025 presents a complex picture, with mixed indicators of growth, inflation, and employment, despite claims of a significant economic boom... read more.
The U.S. economy in 2025 presents a complex picture, with mixed indicators of growth, inflation, and employment, despite claims of a significant economic boom... read more.
The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, following a loss of 105,000 jobs in October, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.6%, the highest since 2021... read more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a job growth of 64,000 in November, with an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.6%, highlighting ongoing challenges in the labor market... read more.
On December 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter point, marking the third consecutive cut this year, in response to rising inflation and a weakening labor market... read more.