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Trump’s Fed gamble backfires as Powell lingers and Warsh stalls
economy1 month ago

Trump’s Fed gamble backfires as Powell lingers and Warsh stalls

Trump’s bid to reshape the Fed by nominating a dovish chair appears to backfire, with Powell potentially remaining as chair beyond May amid Democratic resistance to Kevin Warsh and ongoing investigations into Powell and Fed Governor Cook, while Stephen Miran resigns from his White House-linked role, signaling a tighter distance between the White House and the Fed and raising questions about the independence of monetary policy.

Miran resigns from White House but remains a Fed governor as Warsh eyes the chair
politics1 month ago

Miran resigns from White House but remains a Fed governor as Warsh eyes the chair

Stephen Miran, a top Trump economist, resigned from the White House's Council of Economic Advisers but will continue as a Federal Reserve governor on unpaid leave; his Fed term runs through January, with Warsh eyed to be Fed chair when Powell’s term ends, signaling a push for lower rates. Miran had advocated faster cuts and dissented at meetings, while Powell faces a federal probe into testimony about the Fed’s headquarters, underscoring ongoing tensions over U.S. monetary policy.

Fed's Miran Advocates for Lower Interest Rates to Prevent Unemployment
economy5 months ago

Fed's Miran Advocates for Lower Interest Rates to Prevent Unemployment

Stephen Miran, a new Federal Reserve governor, advocates for lowering interest rates to around 2.5% to support the labor market and counteract economic cooling, contrasting with other officials who see less room for cuts due to inflation concerns. Miran's stance aligns with President Trump's push for lower borrowing costs, and he emphasizes the importance of adjusting policy based on evolving economic conditions.

Senate Banking Chair and Trump Appointee Miran Support Rate Cuts Amid Fed Dissent
business5 months ago

Senate Banking Chair and Trump Appointee Miran Support Rate Cuts Amid Fed Dissent

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott suggests a 50 basis point rate cut is possible this week and supports President Trump's new Fed Governor, Stephen Miran, emphasizing the importance of Fed independence and economic growth. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, with some speculation about a larger cut, amid ongoing pressure from Trump for lower interest rates.