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Is Jerome Powell’s Rate Freeze a Political Move Against Trump’s Economic Agenda?

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Wall Street NY, in the high-stakes world of U.S. monetary policy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has built a reputation as a cautious decision-maker—balancing the twin mandates of controlling inflation and supporting employment. But as President Donald Trump’s economic vision—fueled by aggressive tariffs and growth-oriented policies—advances, Powell’s refusal to cut interest rates is sparking fresh speculation: Is this really about economics, or is politics creeping into the Fed’s decisions?

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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast

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Washington DC, the IMF projects global growth is slowing under the burden of high inflation, impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine and lingering effects of pandemic announced Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s Chief Economist on Tuesday, October 11 in Washington, DC.

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Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell outlines the Federal Reserve’s response to technological advances in the global payment systems

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Washington DC, Technological advances are driving rapid change in the global payments landscape. The Federal Reserve is studying these developments and exploring ways that it might refine its role as a core payment services provider and as the issuing authority for U.S. currency.

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