Trump and his new hand-picked Fed chair—whoever it will be—are going to clash ‘almost immediately,’ economists predict

Capital Economics expects the Fed to cut rates by just 25 basis points next year as the AI boom keeps economic growth robust.

The fight over the next Fed chair is spilling out across DC and Wall Street

Industry titans and Trump allies are weighing in during the final days of a sharp-elbowed campaign to succeed Jerome Powell.

Americans to receive huge tax refunds of up to $20,000, Trump economist says

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said families could receive thousands in refunds next year, while Trump ...

Next Fed chair faces ‘no-win’ test as White House pushes rate cuts

Let’s hope we’ll be spared a swimsuit competition in the beauty pageant that President Donald Trump has conjured up in his ...
BizPac Review

Trump economist: US taxpayers can expect ‘biggest refund cycle ever in the history of America’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett predicted on Thursday that Americans are about to enjoy the “biggest” tax refund checks “in the history of America.” Hassett, who’s […] ...
The Daily Signal

The Tale of 2 Kevins: What the Fed Chair Candidates’ Backgrounds Reveal About If They’ll Cut Interest Rates

President Donald Trump is favoring selecting either Kevin Hassett or Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

Top Trump economist calls new inflation data ‘blockbuster,’ says economy mirrors first term gains

White House official calls November CPI report 'blockbuster' as inflation rises less than expected, though stops short of ...

Who’s in line for the Fed’s top job? Leading contenders and what you need to know about them

As Donald Trump prepares to name the next Fed chair, pressure on Jerome Powell intensifies, raising questions about independence, credibility and US monetary policy.