Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.

President Trump's war on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is taking on a more aggressive form, bringing Trump a step closer to trying to oust the head of the Fed. Why it matters: Trump wants Powell to cut interest rates,

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly reiterated on Thursday it is "reasonable" to expect two interest rate cuts before the end of this year, particularly with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs looking more muted than originally expected.

Traders are growing increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September amid the public feud between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The market sees a 54% chance of the central bank lowering borrowing costs in September,

A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released June inflation data, showing prices increased from the prior month. Hours later, President Trump called on the Fed to lower rates.

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, offered support Wednesday for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose policies she frequently criticizes.

Privately, White House officials acknowledge uncertainty about Trump firing Powell solely based on accusations he mismanaged a multi-year renovation project.