DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated PressDec 2, 2019
The president asserts he'll retailate against the South American countires for hurting American farmers through currency manipulation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Greg Wilpert / The Real News NetworkSep 20, 2019
Co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research Mark Weisbrot explains how Jerome Powell may have staved off a recession. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJun 24, 2019
The president claims the stock market and economic growth would be considerably higher if the bank did not behave like a "stubborn child." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Thom Hartmann / Independent Media InstituteJun 19, 2019
Republicans are systematically destroying the U.S. economy. If they can avoid collapse for another year, they might prevail next November. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
STAN CHOE / The Associated PressJan 7, 2019
Investors have been careening from fear to relief and back again as they react to news about trade talks and the health of the economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigDec 26, 2018
The president will never admit his trade war and tax bill have backfired spectacularly, so he's blaming the Fed and Chairman Jerome Powell. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
JOSH BOAK / The Associated PressDec 24, 2018
"He is seeking open warfare on Christmas Eve," says a financial historian of Donald Trump's tweet, a contrast to officials' assurances. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Nomi Prins / TruthdigMay 1, 2018
Today's central bank collusion is nothing more than a massive “trickle down” subsidy for the financial system—and promises for the masses. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
MARTIN CRUTSINGER / The Associated PressMar 21, 2018
In a vote of confidence in the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve raises its short-term interest rate by a modest quarter-point, to 1.75 percent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Nomi Prins / TruthdigFeb 21, 2018
Market forces are colliding as another U.S. financial crisis brews. Meanwhile, sit tight on the roller coaster. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
MARTIN CRUTSINGER / The Associated PressJan 23, 2018
Sen. Elizabeth Warren voices concern that Jerome Powell, as head of the central bank, “will roll back critical rules that help guard against another financial crisis.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Martin Crutsinger / The Associated PressDec 13, 2017
The move by the central bank indicates that it expects the job market and the economy to strengthen further. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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