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Trump’s Top Economic Aide Plans Regular Talks With Fed’s Powell • Feb. 16, 2025, 10:27 PM ET (Bloomberg)
The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge • Feb. 13, 2025, 12:08 AM ET (AP)
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street sinks after inflation worsens • Feb. 12, 2025, 5:24 PM ET (AP)
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices • Feb. 12, 2025, 2:43 PM ET (AP)
Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed • Feb. 12, 2025, 1:19 PM ET (AP)

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Born February 4, 1953 (age 72) • Washington, D.C. • United States

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