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Why Bessent is now saying Powell doesn’t need to resign from Fed

“Bessent is trying to show Trump there is a path to get what he wants without unnecessary market turmoil,” said Stephen Myrow, managing partner at Beacon Policy Advisors. That path would involve allowing Powell to finish out his term as chair and stepping down from the Federal Reserve board once his chairmanship is up.

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Bessent Sees No Reason for Powell to Step Down From Fed Now

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Bessent Says Powell Should Finish Out Term if He Wants

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US Treasury Chief: No Need for Fed's Powell to Step Down Right Now

There is no need for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to immediately step down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday, adding that the Fed chief's legacy should be to right-size the...

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Trump’s big fiscal dominance play

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Trump admin live updates: Bessent says there's no reason for Fed chair to resign

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White House Keeps Pressure on Powell Over Rate Cuts and Renovations

The Fed lowered interest rates by a percentage point last year as inflation moderated and the labor market showed signs of cooling.

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Trump says Fed's Powell will be out in 8 months

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A Top Fed Official Is Ready to Dissent Against Jerome Powell

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Powell calls for 'safe, sound' U.S. bank system as Bessent shows vague support

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Powell "good public servant" suggesting he finish his term.

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Trump vs Jerome Powell: Scott Bessent softens tone; suggests Fed chief 'shouldn’t step down right now’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell need not resign. This statement comes after Bessent called for a r

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Market Voices: Bessent on Powell's future, China; GM on EVs

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Trump backs off on Powell threats — for now

President Trump has backed off of his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — for now. The president appeared to reach a breaking point with Powell last week when he told Republican

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.

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Bessent backs Fed independence on rates amid Trump criticism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the monetary independence of the Federal Reserve after getting caught in the crossfire between President Trump and The Wall Street Journal. Bessent said

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Bessent to visit Stockholm for China trade talks; rejects push for Powell's exit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday he will travel to Stockholm next week for a third round of trade talks with his Chinese counterparts. The latest agreement between the U.S. and China expires on April 12,