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Trump calls it ‘highly unlikely’ he’ll fire Fed chair Powell

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What does the Federal Reserve do, and why is Trump unhappy with chair Powell?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

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Powell defends $2.5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the Trump administration
Jerome Powell defends $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation project amid criticism from the Trump administration
Republican Senators Caution Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is gaining some key backing on Capitol Hill from GOP senators who fear the repercussions if President Donald Trump follows through with threats to try and remove t...

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The Fed building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell: Five things to know
Playbook PM: Jerome Powell’s Trump whiplash
Can Trump fire the Fed chair? He’s building a $2.5 billion excuse
As frequently happens with government building projects, the project has blown past its planned budget, with the cost skyrocketing from an initially large $1.9 billion to an eye-popping $2.5 billion....

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White House Seeks to Inspect Fed Renovation in Bid to Pressure Powell
Morning Bid: Markets calm down after Powell poser
Hedge funds favour short-dated, convertible bonds if Fed's Powell leaves early
Hedge funds say they are prepared if U.S. President Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires next year.
A top Fed official, considered a candidate to replace Powell, keeps calling for a rate cut this month
Fed Governor Christopher Waller, at a New York event, said the US central bank should lower borrowing costs at its July 29-30 policy meeting to preserve the labor market’s stren
Bond Giant Pimco Dismisses Trump’s Threats to Fed’s Powell
Bond powerhouse Pimco hasn’t adjusted its positions in light of Trump’s threats to push Powell out, even with the potential for dramatic moves in Treasurys if it were to happen, according to people close to the situation.
Wall Street steady again after President Donald Trump downplays threat to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s job
Wall Street appears calm after President Donald Trump walked back his earlier threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Firing Fed Chair Powell would be a 'terrible idea', says fmr. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester
Loretta Mester, Fmr. Cleveland Fed President, joins 'Fast Money' to explain why she believes firing Jerome Powell would have a negative impact on the economy.
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