2025-05-01 16:55:10
Economy

Trump's Critique of Fed's Interest Rate Policy

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, urging Chairman Jerome Powell to implement lower rates. Trump, who previously nominated Powell, has labeled him as 'Mr.

Too Late' and a 'big loser' for failing to act decisively. He believes that reduced interest rates could stimulate the struggling US economy and benefit home buyers.

Despite these calls for change, experts suggest that the Fed is likely to maintain the current interest rate due to ongoing inflation concerns. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has noted that market signals indicate a need for rate cuts, yet the Fed remains cautious.

As tensions rise between Trump and Powell, questions about the independence of the central bank come to the forefront. The economic implications of these debates continue to affect market perceptions and policy decisions.

stern
30. April 2025 um 23:16

Dispute over Interest Rate Policy: Trump: I Understand More About Interest Rates Than Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump has once again criticized the interest rate policy of the US Federal Reserve and urged its chairman, Jerome Powell, to lower interest rates. Trump referred to Powell as 'Mr. Too Late' and 'big loser,' even though he nominated him in 2017. He argued that lower interest rates would be beneficial for potential home buyers, but acknowledged that other economic factors are more important. Experts expect that the US Federal Reserve will keep the key interest rate unchanged next..
DER SPIEGEL
1. Mai 2025 um 10:49

Donald Trump Claims He Understands Interest Rates Better Than Fed Chairman Jerome Powell - DER SPIEGEL

US President Trump has once again intervened in the course of the US central bank, the Fed, and is calling for lower interest rates. He claims to understand more about interest rates than Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump has publicly attacked Powell in the past, labeling him a 'big loser.' Experts believe that the Fed will not lower the key interest rate next week despite Trump's pressure, as the inflation risks are too significant. However, Trump hopes that lower interest rates could stimulate..
Der Spiegel
1. Mai 2025 um 10:49

Donald Trump wants to be more familiar with interest rates than Fed chief Jerome Powell

US President Trump has once again intervened in the course of Fed President Jerome Powell and demands lower interest rates. How long will the central bank still be considered independent?
n-tv.de
1. Mai 2025 um 13:58

Central Bank Chief Angers Trump: Musk Wants to Review Costs for Fed Renovation - n-tv.de

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has angered US President Trump. Elon Musk, who was tasked by the president with leading the Office of Government Efficiency, wants to review the costs for the renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters, as they appear too high to him. Trump has repeatedly criticized the central bank's interest rate policy under Powell in recent times and is calling for interest rate cuts to support the economy.
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