Markets React to Trump-Powell Tensions Amid Firing Speculations
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The US stock market experienced volatility amid speculation about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's future, with the dollar strengthening and Treasury yields rising. President Trump downplayed concerns about firing Powell, while global markets responded to trade tariff updates and geopolitical developments. Major banks emphasized the importance of Fed independence, warning of potential market selloffs if Powell were dismissed.
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