President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says, “We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” ...
The Federal Reserve, or “the Fed,” is the central bank of the U.S. and plays an outsized role in shaping the nation’s monetary policy. One of its key functions is setting interest rates.
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell on social media Wednesday for pausing rates cuts against the president's wishes.