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Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.

Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to

Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Fed Chair Powell: Election will have 'no effects' on policy decisions

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the presidential election will have “no effects” on policy decisions. The fed cut key interest rates a quarter point.

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remarks Thursday afternoon as the independent central bank prepares to cut interest rates for a second time. The decision comes after the administration ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Fed Chair Powell says he won't resign if Trump asks him to step down

Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't resign if Trump tries to remove him

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he would not step down if pressured by President-elect Trump. The Fed also cut interest rates by one quarter of a percentage point. MoneyWatch ...

Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?

The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December

The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely

The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists said

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief

US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession saga

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Eric Schmitt passes on NRSC chair run

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has passed on a bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2026. Schmitt had emerged in recent weeks as a lead contender to take over for Sen. Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Tech - Wired - October 31

BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Cute new measure of the reserve regime just dropped

World - Financial Times - October 21

Lobbying World: House Appropriations Chair chief joins Baker Donelson

Stephen Ruhlen, most recently chief of staff to House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas), has joined Baker Donelson as a senior policy advisor in the firm’s Washington, D.C., ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

NC county Democratic chair resigns after Trump sign stealing charges

A county Democratic chair in North Carolina resigned after he was arrested and charged with stealing road signs supporting former President Trump. The Moore County Democratic Party announced Monday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Harris campaign co-chair on strategy heading into Election Day

Election Day is 12 days away. So what is Vice President Kamala Harris' strategy over the coming days? Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Puerto Rico Republican chair demands Trump apology for rally’s racist remarks

Angel M Cintrón, party’s chair on island, says he will not vote for Trump unless he says sorry for speaker’s comments. US elections 2024 – live updates The president of the Republican party’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Harris Took Steady Approach to Space as Chair of White House Council

As chair of the White House’s National Space Council, the vice president largely emphasized continuity with policies set by the Trump administration.

Science - The New York Times - October 30

RNC Chair says Trump is 'playing offense' by visiting solid blue states

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said former President Trump is “playing offense” by visiting blue states. “Donald Trump is playing offense right now. We are seeing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

RNC Chair: ‘We are in a great position to win this thing on Election Day’

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that he is confident in former President Trump's ability to win the electoral college vote on Tuesday. “We certainly ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Harris campaign co-chair says she will not speak on election night

Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond addressed Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters, saying that they will not hear from her on election night as votes are still being counted in several ...

DNC chair calls Sanders's criticism 'straight up BS'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison on Thursday responded to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) accusations that the party has abandoned the working class, contributing to its loss ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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