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Trump Pressures Fed Chair Powell to Resign Amid Rate Concerns

7/13/2025

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President Trump urges Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign over restrictive policies.
Powell's dismissal before May 2026 is improbable, as disagreement alone isn't sufficient.
An early exit could result in a more dovish Federal Reserve, though rate cuts aren't assured.
Markets may revise expectations for the funds rate, possibly dropping it below 3%.
Governor Adriana Kurgler's term concludes in February, likely resulting in another dovish appointment.

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Story summary

President Trump urges Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign over restrictive policies.
Powell's dismissal before May 2026 is improbable, as disagreement alone isn't sufficient.
An early exit could result in a more dovish Federal Reserve, though rate cuts aren't assured.
Markets may revise expectations for the funds rate, possibly dropping it below 3%.
Governor Adriana Kurgler's term concludes in February, likely resulting in another dovish appointment.