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World

US Fed chair won’t resign if Trump demands

  US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he will not resign if asked to by incoming President Donald Trump. He was speaking after the Fed dropped interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point. As Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today8 November, 2024

Business / Economics

Local economist provides his perspective on the U.S Fed’s move to cut interest rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a significant half-percentage-point interest rate cut, exceeding typical reductions. According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the decision underscores policymakers' commitment to maintaining low unemployment as inflation continues to ease. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also provided his perspective on the move.  

today23 September, 2024