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Trump says he won't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

President-elect Trump said in an interview that he won't try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite his past criticism of Powell and the leadership of the central bank.

Fed's Goolsbee makes case for lower interest rates

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said the neutral rate is "well below" where it is right now, and policymakers can cut further so long as the economy does not overheat.

Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced it will cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with its second consecutive rate cut coming amid signs of cooling inflation.