Follow the latest news from the many Federal Reserve officials speaking today amid Trump's attacks on Powell and ahead of the next interest-rate decision.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

Trump has recently kept the pressure on Powell to lower interest rates – an action the Fed chair recently said he would not rush or take lightly. Trump nominated Powell as Fed c

Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in markets, highlighting how Wall Street is influenced by news about the White House’s policy intentions.

U.S. stocks are leaping as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street after Trump softens tough rhetoric about trade war and the Fed.

Chief executives of Walmart, Target and Home Depot reportedly warned Trump that supply chain disruptions would lead to empty shelves at U.S. stores in weeks.

Gold on Wednesday extended its retreat from an all-time high, falling more than 3%, as appetite for riskier assets improved after President Donald Trump said he has no plans to fire the U.S. Fed's chief and also signalled progress with China on the tariff front.

Gold fell for a second day as the White House struck a softer tone on Federal Reserve independence and investors weighed Trump administration comments on trade.