US Fed Independence Under Threat, Say Economists, but No One Expects a July Rate Cut- Reuters Poll
The U.S. Federal Reserve's independence is under threat from mounting political interference, according to a clear majority of economists.
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Trump Weighing Effort To Remove Capital Gains Tax On Home Sales
President Donald Trump said he is considering a proposal to end capital gains taxes on home sales in a bid to boost the housing market.
Deutsche Bank Sees US 30-Year Yield Jump on Any Powell Exit
Potential ouster of Fed Chair Jerome Powell by Trump would drive the 30-year Treasury yield higher by more than half point.
US Treasury's Bessent Says Federal Reserve Needs to be Examined as an Institution
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on said the entire Federal Reserve needed to be examined as an institution and whether it had been successful.
What if the Fed Cut Rates to Just 1% Like Trump Wants?
What if the Fed cut rates to just 1% like Trump wants? An analyst says it’s ‘ludicrous’ and may scare businesses.
Wall Street Pushes Back on Trump’s Threat to Oust Fed Chair Powell
Markets are firmly opposed to Donald Trump’s ongoing threats to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump’s Proposal to Open 401(k) Plans to Private Equity Sparks Concern Among Market Experts
Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would allow retirement plans to allocate a portion of their assets to private equity investments.
