HISTORICAL FACTS: 26 | History Defined

Trump on Fed Chair Powell: "I'd love to fire his ass"

President says the only thing his Treasury Secretary is "blowing it on is the Fed."

Axios · Nov 19, 2025

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

Euronews · Nov 19, 2025

Trump Slams Jerome Powell As 'Too Late' And 'Stupid': Says He Wants Him Out 'Right Now,' But Some People Are 'Holding Me Back'

President Donald Trump issued his sharpest critique yet against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while confirming that he’s begun interviewing candidates for the top central bank role.

Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

What's Next for the Fed — as an Institution?

The U.S. central bank was already contending with economic challenges. Now comes a political one.

Kiplinger · Nov 13, 2025

Atlanta Fed chair steps down as Trump attacks central bank’s independence

Raphael W Bostic will retire in February – creating another vacancy on Federal Reserve’s powerful policy committee

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025

Hopes for a December rate cut are fading fast despite labor fears—Jerome Powell will have his work cut out attempting to unite the Fed

Weaker labor market data should be building the case for Powell to post a cut—and yet expectations are leaning toward the hawkish.

Fortune · Nov 12, 2025

5 Economic Shifts To Expect Before 2025 Ends, According to Jaspreet Singh

Learn how they might affect Americans and the global economy.

GOBankingRates · Nov 11, 2025

Shutdown to leave mark on US economy from lost paychecks, canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

'Yikes': Top investment bank looks under the hood of the economy and finds 'the labor market doesn't look that good'

We've heard the labor market is in a "low-hire, low-fire" kind of environment. The "low hire" part seems to be true, the other not so much.

Fortune · Nov 10, 2025