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Trump administration pressure on Federal Reserve

Overview

President Donald Trump has increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Initially, the administration sought to influence monetary policy through regular contact with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and by attempting to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. The administration cited allegations of mortgage fraud as grounds for Cook’s dismissal, though she has denied the claims and no criminal charges have been filed.

By late August, Trump intensified these demands, asserting that U.S. interest rates should be the lowest in the world and arguing that rate cuts are necessary during periods of prosperity. This stance has created tension with Fed Chair Warsh, who has signaled that interest rate hikes remain a possibility if inflation persists. Following these developments and rising oil prices, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields reached a 19-month high, with market data indicating an increased probability of a rate hike in September.

Entities

Kevin Warsh · Federal Reserve · Donald Trump · Venezuela · OPEC

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Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Donald Trump pressures Fed for lower interest rates

    Donald Trump is pressuring the Fed for lower interest rates as U.S. Treasury yields hit a 19-month high following hawkish signals from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Donald Trump pressures Federal Reserve and addresses 2028 term limits

    President Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and attempting to remove Governor Lisa Cook, while also addressing constitutional limits on his ability to run for a third term in 2028.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · blockmedia.co.kr · jnilbo.com · mbn.co.kr