UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

The Federal Reserve’s independence is about to be tested like never before

Donald Trump wants drastic rate cuts – and his campaign to exert greater political control over the Fed continues

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025

September Fed Meeting Prep: Rate Cut Odds, Stagflation Risk, and White House Conflict

Here’s what to expect as Fed Chair Jay Powell and the FOMC head into a highly anticipated meeting, where investors have priced in a rate cut of 25 basis points almost unanimously.

Barchart · Sep 16, 2025

This week's Fed meeting is likely to be the most divisive in three decades, says Deutsche Bank

With markets convinced of a Fed rate cut, Powell must navigate divisions inside the FOMC over inflation, tariffs, and jobs data.

Fortune · Sep 15, 2025

Jamie Dimon doubles down on backing Powell despite Trump criticism, saying an independent Fed means lower rates

"Independence keeps interest rates lower, if you actually look through the history of interest rates a little bit," Dimon says.

Fortune · Aug 1, 2025

Divided Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure

Two Federal Reserve governors vote against decision as US GDP grows at an annual rate of 3% in second quarter

The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025

Republican senator calls Jay Powell ‘the Fauci of the financial system’

Ohio’s Bernie Moreno argues Federal Reserve chairman is ‘grossly incompetent’ and should step down

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Are US tariffs starting to bite? Trump, in denial over rising prices, targets Fed chief Powell

The White House is trying to drive out the Federal Reserve chair. Critics warn it would be a costly bid to pass the buck

The Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2025

Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts

Some officials want a July cut to protect the labor market, while others want to wait because they anticipate more inflation coming.

Fortune · Jul 18, 2025

Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting

A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been harshly criticized by the White House for delaying rate cuts

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

‘The independence of the Fed is absolutely critical’: Jamie Dimon warns Trump against firing Jerome Powell

Markets drop, Trump walks back, repeat.

We Got This Covered · Jul 17, 2025