Trump slams Powell over rates: 'We have a real stiff in the Fed'
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President Trump has publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, expressing his preference for lower interest rates to boost the stock market and questioning Powell's competence or integrity.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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President Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday, telling the press that he thinks the US central bank head "is either incompetent or he is crooked." In his speech to the Detroit Economic Club, Trump went on to say that he would prefer a Fed chair who would continue to cut interest rates as a catalyst for the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC). Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger reports on Trump's latest commentary on the Fed amid the Department of Justice's criminal investigation launched against Powell. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 13, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.