#DonaldTrump said he may fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down, saying “I’ll have to fire him” on Fox Business. The threat raises concerns about political pressure on the Federal Reserve. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #Economy #usapolitics

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voteinorout on Instagram: "#DonaldTrump said he may fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down, saying “I’ll have to fire him” on Fox Business. The threat raises concerns about political pressure on the Federal Reserve. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #Economy #usapolitics ⁠ ⁠ The Federal Reserve controls interest rates and inflation and is designed to operate independently from politics. Governors generally cannot be removed except for cause like misconduct. Powell said he does not plan to leave early. His term as chair ends in mid May, but he can remain a Fed governor until early 2028.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

0 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on April 18, 2026: "#DonaldTrump said he may fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down, saying “I’ll have to fire him” on Fox Business. The threat raises concerns about political pressure on the Federal Reserve. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #Economy #usapolitics ⁠ ⁠ The Federal Reserve controls interest rates and inflation and is designed to operate independently from politics. Governors generally cannot be removed except for cause like misconduct. Powell said he does not plan to leave early. His term as chair ends in mid May, but he can remain a Fed governor until early 2028.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Central bank bosses enlist for war game to gauge threat of Lehman-style bust

Finance chiefs to join exercise in Washington designed to assess how they would handle collapse of significant bank

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San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly warns that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must prepare for unexpected economic challenges, noting zero labor force growth could become the new normal as demographic shifts and immigration absence impact the economy alongside Middle East conflicts and oil price volatility.
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San Francisco Fed President Says Warsh Must Be Ready for Unexpected Situations

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly warns that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must prepare for unexpected economic challenges, noting zero labor force growth could become the new normal as demographic shifts and immigration absence impact the economy alongside Middle East conflicts and oil price volatility.

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US Treasury yields surge to highest since July 2025 as concerns mount over fiscal deficits and potential demand collapse, with former Treasury Secretary Paulson warning authorities must prepare concrete crisis measures amid rising inflation and Middle East tensions.
#YonhapInfomax #USTreasuryYields #FiscalDeficit #InflationConcerns #FederalReserve #TreasuryDemand #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Growing Concerns Over US Treasuries - Calls to Prepare for 'Demand Collapse'

US Treasury yields surge to highest since July 2025 as concerns mount over fiscal deficits and potential demand collapse, with former Treasury Secretary Paulson warning authorities must prepare concrete crisis measures amid rising inflation and Middle East tensions.

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Key global economic events for April 17 include Eurozone trade balance data, IMF annual meeting, multiple Federal Reserve officials' speeches, Baker Hughes oil rig count, and major U.S. bank earnings announcements including State Street and Truist Financial.
#YonhapInfomax #EurozoneTradeBalance #IMFAnnualMeeting #FederalReserve #BakerHughesRigCount #BankEarnings #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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U.S. Treasury prices fell for a second day as crude oil surged on skepticism over U.S.-Iran peace deal timing, while weekly jobless claims and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index beat expectations, with 10-year yields rising 3bp to 4.3090% and the yield curve steepening amid bear market conditions.
#YonhapInfomax #TreasuryYields #CrudeOilPrices #JoblessClaims #PhiladelphiaFedIndex #FederalReserve #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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[New York Bond Market]Treasuries Fall for Second Day as Oil Surges, U.S. Data Beat Estimates

U.S. Treasury prices fell for a second day as crude oil surged on skepticism over U.S.-Iran peace deal timing, while weekly jobless claims and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index beat expectations, with 10-year yields rising 3bp to 4.3090% and the yield curve steepening amid bear market conditions.

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Gold prices recovered to flat territory as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement eased Middle East tensions, with June gold futures trading at $4,818.30 per troy ounce, down 0.11%, while analysts suggest potential Fed rate cuts following U.S.-Iran peace prospects could support precious metals markets
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[New York Gold Price] Recovers to Flat Territory on Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement

Gold prices recovered to flat territory as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement eased Middle East tensions, with June gold futures trading at $4,818.30 per troy ounce, down 0.11%, while analysts suggest potential Fed rate cuts following U.S.-Iran peace prospects could support precious metals markets

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Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

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News roundup, 16 April 2026

- Donald Trump is once again threatening to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for refusing to lower interest rates, even though it's...