Federal Reserve Chair Meets with Trump to Discuss Economic Issues
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held talks with former President Donald Trump at the White House to address important economic topics such as inflation, job growth, and overall economic performance. While Powell did not offer any detailed outlook on monetary policy, he emphasized that future decisions will rely entirely on incoming economic data and how it shapes the economic landscape. He reaffirmed that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will base its policies on thorough, unbiased evaluation and in accordance with legal obligations—ensuring decisions are made independently and aimed at promoting full employment and price stability.