Donald Trump promised to tackle cost-of-living crisis—now he’s risking inflation by demanding interest rates drop ‘immediately’
Donald Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple
Trump Demands Fed Cut Rates, Claims Better Monetary Policy Understanding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.
Trump wants to tackle inflation. Will these top actions bring prices down?
Trump has promised to cut regulations, impose sweeping tariffs, overhaul energy policy and lower interest rates. But not all of those measures will bring down inflation.
How will Trump try to fix inflation? Experts say he'll focus on these areas.
Trump will probably seek to ease inflation and lower prices by drilling for more oil, loosening regulations, reducing federal spending, experts say.
The Daily Money: Can Trump fix inflation?
The memo signified Trump’s effort to swiftly address a historic post-pandemic spike in consumer prices. Inflation is a chief reason Americans said they disapproved of former President Joe Biden and voted for Trump over former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump policies likely to raise bond market's inflation fears, top money managers say
Giant U.S. asset managers overseeing well over $20 trillion are anticipating continued price pressures because of President Donald Trump's immigration and trade policies, a scenario that will likely keep threatening the bond market this year.
What Will Happen to Inflation This Year? It Depends What You Think About Tariffs
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey declined in January as the responses revealed a stark divide over how Americans feel about President Donald Trump’s economic proposals.
5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency
Here are five economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency: Whipping inflation is easier said than done.
Trump’s Day 1 executive orders target EVs, inflation, immigration. Here’s what could come next.
“Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America, and the revolution of common sense,” said Trump, who at midday Monday became only the second U.S. president to serve nonconsecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland in the late 1800s.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge bars some Oath Keepers from entering Capitol
The Senate will vote today on John Ratcliffe's nomination to serve as director of the CIA. If senators approve his nomination, he will be the second member of Trump's team to be confirmed after Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state earlier this week.
Trump to call for 'all of government' response to fight inflation, aide says
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday will sign a memorandum aimed at fighting inflation after he takes office that calls for an "all of government" response to bring down costs for Americans, an incoming White House official said.
US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise
The University of Michigan said on Friday that its Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 71.1 this month from a preliminary reading of 73.2 and 74.0 in December. The final survey was closed on Monday, the day when Trump was inaugurated for a second term as president.
Other voices: Can Donald Trump do better in his second term?
If Mr. Trump focuses on settling scores rather than raising incomes, Democrats will sweep the 2026 midterms and progressives will return to power with a vengeance in 2028.”