Trump Aims at 'Fool' Powell After Fed Rate Hold
Trump resumed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Thursday, calling the central bank boss a "fool" who "doesn't have a clue."
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DOL Halts Enforcement of Independent Contractor Rule Targeting Financial Advisors
DOL suspended enforcement of Biden-era rule that many financial advisors feared would force reclassification of independent contractors as employees.
IRS Lost 31% of Tax Auditors in DOGE Downsizing, Report Says
IRS lost 31% of auditors from buyouts and layoffs tied to Musk’s DOGE departures that are likely to hamper agency’s ability to go after tax cheats.
'Why Would I do That?': Trump Again Rules Out a Powell Ouster at the Fed
Trump appeared to put to rest any lingering concerns that he might fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Japan Says No Plan to Threaten Treasuries Sale in US Trade Talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks.
Bond Traders Swing to Powell’s Side as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts
Minutes after the April employment report hit early Friday Trump seized on surprisingly strong job growth to ratchet up pressure on Fed Chair Powell.
Shrinking GDP and Elevated Inflation Put Fed in Tough Spot
The Federal Reserve is in a tough spot following new data Wednesday reinforcing slower economic growth and higher inflation during the first quarter.
