Washington, United States, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says to announce new US Fed chair 'next week'

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will announce a new Federal Reserve chief next week to replace Jerome Powell, whom he has repeatedly criticized for not lowering interest rates more aggressively. Trump's comments at a cabinet meeting came after months of his escalating pressure on the independent central bank, with the president again slamming Powell as a "moron" for not slashing rates more quickly earlier in the day. Powell's term......

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