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Trump Pushes for Lower Rates Amid Fed Leadership Shakeup

12/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims to lower borrowing costs and seeks a new Federal Reserve chair.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, the third consecutive reduction.
Internal divisions among policymakers complicate future cuts, with varying projections for next year.
Kevin Hassett is a leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell and emphasizes the Fed's independence and consensus-driven decisions.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to lower borrowing costs and seeks a new Federal Reserve chair.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, the third consecutive reduction.
Internal divisions among policymakers complicate future cuts, with varying projections for next year.
Kevin Hassett is a leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell and emphasizes the Fed's independence and consensus-driven decisions.