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Powell Navigates Fed Policy Amid Trump's Influence, Rate Cuts Possible

9/1/2025

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Jerome Powell seeks consensus within the Federal Open Market Committee.
President Trump's influence is impacting Federal Reserve policy.
Powell suggested a potential interest-rate cut in his Aug. 22 speech.
A reduction to 4.25% or 4.5% is probable, but Fed officials' support remains unclear.
The next Fed meeting is set for Sept. 16–17.

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Story summary

Jerome Powell seeks consensus within the Federal Open Market Committee.
President Trump's influence is impacting Federal Reserve policy.
Powell suggested a potential interest-rate cut in his Aug. 22 speech.
A reduction to 4.25% or 4.5% is probable, but Fed officials' support remains unclear.
The next Fed meeting is set for Sept. 16–17.