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Trump’s war on interest rates will backfire and destabilise the economy
14 Jan 2026 16:40 GMT
… per cent on credit card interest rates, for example. He does … into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony about the Fed’s … if investors think Trump’s pressure will prevent the Fed from … am no apologist for the Federal Reserve. Indeed, I still think …
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Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates
14 Jan 2026 15:22 GMT
… to a steady stream of investment banking revenues and fees to … that he wants to cap interest rates on credit cards at 10% … Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, which bankers see as a … argue that a credit card interest rate cap simply cannot happen.
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Falling inflation this year should smooth way for more interest rate cuts, says Bank of England policymaker - business live
14 Jan 2026 12:40 GMT
… rather than later.
Cit investors agree - with markets currently … allows Diageo to continue investing in our brands to … act further by increasing investment in ports and crucial … expectations and probably increase [interest] rates over time.”
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Trump's disastrous undermining of the Federal Reserve
14 Jan 2026 11:56 GMT
… Authorities were investigating the Fed chair's testimony … of not lowering American interest rates quickly enough to stimulate … – all without success. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a … independence could prompt bond investors to demand higher …
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Jill On Money: Can Trump cap credit card interest rates?
14 Jan 2026 11:05 GMT
… according to a May 2025 Federal Reserve study, using 2024 data.
… companies that are charging interest rates of 20 to 30%,” … Evidence shows that a 10% interest rate cap would reduce credit availability … and CIO of an investment advisory firm, she welcomes …
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Pirro responds to Powell's claims about DOJ subpoenas to Federal Reserve
14 Jan 2026 09:41 GMT
… is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best … FED CHAIR ROLE, EXPLAINS WHAT LURED SAUDIS' $1T INVESTMENT DEAL
The Federal Reserve … any nominee for the Fed, including the upcoming Federal Reserve chair vacancy, until …
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Precious Metals Surge Amid Fed Scrutiny
14 Jan 2026 17:20 GMT
… , advancing nearly 2.2%, as investors rushed toward traditional safe assets … investments intensified due to apprehensions regarding the autonomy of the US Federal Reserve … frustration with the Fed’s reluctance to reduce interest rates as quickly or …
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Markets News, Jan. 13, 2026: Stock Indexes Close Lower as Investors Assess CPI Inflation Data, JPMorgan Earnings; Dow Sheds 400 Points
14 Jan 2026 14:55 GMT
… 's Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Could Mean … U.S. government will invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ … a criminal probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, an … Investors are still pricing in little chance that the Fed will cut interest rates …
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The Fed has too much power
14 Jan 2026 15:27 GMT
… Fed Chair Jerome Powell on dubious charges involving the renovation of Federal Reserve … , radically raising interest rates in order to … unemployment and thereby interest rate cuts. Higher unemployment … economic elite of investors, financiers, and employers …
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Gold Surges to Seven Month High Amid Fed Tensions
14 Jan 2026 14:51 GMT
… Fed chair characterized the probe as retaliation for setting interest rates … that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates more … more attractive to investors.
Geopolitical uncertainty … continued uncertainty about Federal Reserve independence and Middle …