Donald Trump has been demanding that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Jerome Powell finally said why they haven’t.

Jerome Powell, for his part, brushed off Donald Trump’s crazed rant.

The president seems serious about challenging the independence of the Fed.

The threat to the Fed’s independence affects more than just the stock market—ordinary Americans stand to lose out as well.

Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Donald Trump may not actually understand how the economy works.

The markets haven’t freaked out about the president’s weird contention that he might renege on a portion of the national debt yet. But if he keeps talking about it—watch out.

Elon Musk and Senator Mike Lee have ideas for how to curb the central bank’s power.

Donald Trump promised to make things cheaper for Americans. Things are already getting more expensive.

Donald Trump’s fans are oddly upset that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.

An intriguing new theory says the Fed’s rate hikes have actually boosted economic growth. But is it too brilliant to be right?

Before the SVB collapse, Powell was taming inflation without harming the U.S. economy. Now it’s fair to ask whether Biden should fire him.

Default could permanently threaten our status as the provider of the primary global reserve currency—along with the substantial economic benefits that come from this position of privilege.

More on what exactly the increase in the interest rate means

The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by .75 percent. Economists Ryan Sweet and Dean Baker explain what that means.