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How Trump’s Desire to Influence the Fed Could Move Markets

2024/8/9
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Former President Trump's comments on his role in Federal Reserve decisions could affect the Fed's independence and market perceptions of its actions.

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A.M. Edition for August 9. Former President Donald Trump says presidents should have a say over how the Federal Reserve sets interest rates. WSJ editor Alex Frangos) says those plans would blunt the central bank’s ability) to fight inflation with often unpopular rate increases. Plus, Iran and its allies weigh how to strike back at Israel) without igniting an all-out war. And, how the U.K. tackled anti-immigration riots) and averted a night of far-right violence. Luke Vargas hosts.

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