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Why is Trump suddenly interested in his enemies' mortgages?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION As the president continues targeting adversaries, he has turned to a surprising ally to provide ammunition for an emerging line of attack
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Speed Read The move is likely part of Trump's push to get the central bank to cut interest rates
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump nominates Powell critic for vacant Fed seat
speed read Stephen Miran, the chair of Trump's Council of Economic Advisers and a fellow critic of Fed chair Jerome Powell, has been nominated to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rates go unchanged amid economic uncertainty
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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Trump's threats to fire Jerome Powell are unsettling the markets
Talking Points Expect a 'period of volatility' if he follows through
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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July 21 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Monday's political cartoons include Donald Trump going after the Fed, Superman's immigration papers, and the Colbert canary in the coal mine
By The Week US Published
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Fed chair Powell in Trump's firing line
Speed Read The president considers removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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'A recipe for higher costs and lower living standards'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What is the Federal Reserve and what does it do?
The explainer The decisions made by the United States' central banking system have very real economic effects
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell warns on tariffs
speed read The Federal Reserve says the risks of higher inflation and unemployment are increasing under Trump's tariffs
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Kevin Warsh: the man who could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
In the Spotlight Powell's term ends in 2026, and President Donald Trump will likely replace him
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown?
Today's Big Question 'Market turmoil' seems likely
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How will the Fed manage Trump's economy?
Today's Big Question Jerome Powell is 'in a bind'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is the CFPB and how does it protect consumers?
the explainer The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has had its work stymied by the Trump administration
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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