Weak Jobs Report Raises Chances of a September Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market fragility.

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The Fed Renovations Fueling Trump’s Anger at Jerome Powell

President Trump is set to visit the central bank’s construction site on Thursday with administration officials amid allegations that the costly project has been mismanaged.

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Will Investors Ever Believe Trump’s Threats Against Powell?

President Trump has become more hostile to the Federal Reserve’s chair. Markets aren’t worried yet, but some on Wall Street are getting more concerned.

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Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.

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A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.

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Trump’s Big Policy Bill Puts U.S. on Perilous Fiscal Path

Among the most expensive pieces of legislation in years, the Republican legislation could reshape the country’s finances for a generation.

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The Dollar Has Its Worst Start to a Year Since 1973

It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.

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Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair

Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about cutting interest rates amid uncertainty about the economic outlook.

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Fed’s Interest-Rate Approach Keeps It on Collision Course With Trump

The central bank signals little urgency to cut interest rates despite demands from President Trump for lower borrowing costs.

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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

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