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Trump's heavy hand tightens grip on U.S. economy

The Trump administration's economic interventions go far beyond typical electioneering.

Axios · Jan 14

Falling inflation this year should smooth way for more interest rate cuts, says Bank of England policymaker - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.

The Conversation · Jan 14

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces US Investigation as Central Banks Rally—A Warning Sign?

Fed Chair Powell faces a US criminal probe, sparking rare global central bank support and raising concerns over political pressure, economic stability, and the future of monetary independence.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13

Trump uses affordability speech to air grievances and empty boasts – but offers little to bring down prices

Address to Detroit Economic Club includes few concrete proposals to address cost-of-living concerns

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Mike Johnson Warns Trump's Credit Card Plan Isn't 'Thought Through' Enough

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his doubts about the Trump administration's plan to cap credit card interest rates to 10% for a year.

International Business Times · Jan 13

Why the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says

“The reason markets didn’t react more is because we already wrecked the independence of the Fed,” said Tyler Cowen, economist and blogger extraordinaire.

Fortune · Jan 13

The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game

Editorial: Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

East coast could soon get rolling blackouts during summer because data centers have pushed electric grid to the limit

PJM, which services nearly 70 million Americans, could be forced to trigger blackouts during periods of high demand

The Independent UK · Jan 13