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Policy Decisions

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas

The search has narrowed to five contenders as Bessent prioritizes candidates who will simplify the Fed’s operations.

Economists and Lagarde Warn of Risks as Cook Fights Trump’s Bid to Remove Fed Governor

Trump Moves to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Allegations

DOJ Presses Fed to Remove Governor Lisa Cook as She Rejects Calls to Resign

Powell’s Jackson Hole Finale Puts September Rate Cut Odds to the Test

Trump Narrows Fed Chair Shortlist to Four and Plans to Name Kugler Successor

Trump Pulls Back on Firing Powell as Fed Renovation Oversight Steps Up

Trump Signals Plan to Oust Fed Chair Powell but Publicly Downplays It

Fed Minutes Reveal Split on Imminent Rate Cut as Trump Intensifies Pressure

Trump Demands Fed Slash Rates After Weak ADP Job Report