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Trump's Fed Critique Sparks Market Turmoil and Gold Surge

4/22/2025

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President Trump intensified his criticism of Fed Chairman Powell, urging immediate interest rate cuts.
The S&P 500 declined by 1.9%, while the dollar index hit a 15-month low due to Fed independence concerns.
Gold prices reached record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets.
Trump's hint at potentially firing Powell raised fears of increased market volatility and jeopardized the dollar's reserve status.

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Story summary

President Trump intensified his criticism of Fed Chairman Powell, urging immediate interest rate cuts.
The S&P 500 declined by 1.9%, while the dollar index hit a 15-month low due to Fed independence concerns.
Gold prices reached record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets.
Trump's hint at potentially firing Powell raised fears of increased market volatility and jeopardized the dollar's reserve status.