Trump Intensifies Attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell As He Keeps Interest Rates At 4.5%: GOP, Farmers Back Him

President Donald Trump has reignited his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for keeping U.S. interest rates at two-decade highs, blaming the Fed for hurting homebuyers and farmers. Backed by Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, Trump argues that each percentage point in high rates costs the U.S. $365 billion annually. The controversy deepened as two …

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U.S. Federal Reserve 2025 Stress Test: Big Banks Show Strength Amid Hypothetical Recession Scenario

The Federal Reserve 2025 stress test shows U.S. banks can endure a severe recession while maintaining required capital levels, highlighting the system’s resilience. Projected losses exceed $550 billion, but banks remain above regulatory thresholds. U.S. Federal Reserve 2025 Stress Test: Big Banks Show Strength Amid Hypothetical Recession Scenario In its latest annual stress test, the …

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