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The Federal Reserve is likely — if not certain — to leave interest rates alone when its latest policy meeting ends Wednesday.

Larry Kudlow declined to comment whether the White House had ever considered demoting Powell.

A decision on interest rates is expected Wednesday, followed by a press conference with chairman Jerome Powell.

Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as caution set in ahead of interest rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Earlier in the day, Draghi said the ECB was ready to cut interest rates, if the economy needed it.

U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Monday following two weeks of gains.

This week, it's all about a 'will they or won't they' FOMC, as recent commentary from the Fed chief and company has implied rate cuts are coming.

Jerome Powell has tantalized the financial world with the prospect that the Federal Reserve he leads may soon cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade.

Asian shares were mixed Monday amid a wait-and-see attitude about the direction of interest rates and the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

Optimism ahead of the Fed's June meeting helped drive stocks higher.

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: HOUSING BELLWETHER The government's monthly snapshot of U.S. housing starts should provide insight into the state of the new-home market.

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday amid a wait-and-see attitude about the direction of interest rates and the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

___ Trump says he plans to keep criticizing Fed over rates WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has no intention of ending his public attacks on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies even though he knows he has made Chairman Jerome Powell's job more difficult.

U.S. stocks fell in early trading Friday on Wall Street after a major chipmaker issued a sharp warning about how the U.S.-China trade war is disrupting a key industry.

When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, or even hints that it's about to, investors cheer.

President Donald Trump has no plans to let up on the Fed.

It was the smallest increase in inflation since January.

Stocks are veering lower in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday, led by drops in technology companies and banks.

U.S. stocks marched higher in early trading Tuesday on Wall Street and extended a winning streak that has recouped much of May's sharp losses.

In a tweet,Trump called low inflation a “beautiful thing.”