A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said.

The current federal funds rate sits at 5.25–5.50%, held steady by the Fed to combat inflation and avoid overheating the economy.

When it comes to interest rates, which are basically how much it costs to borrow money, Trump can complain they are too high (or too low) like any other American, but the Fed’s leaders are the ...

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

The president hasn’t named a successor to Jerome H. Powell, but his insistence on someone who will lower interest rates has already raised doubts about their credibility.

Interest Rates During The Trump Years: Trump has previously expressed frustration over not being able to influence interest rates during his four years as president.

Former President Donald Trump recently said the president should have a role in setting interest rates that determine costs for everything from mortgages to credit card loans.. The proposal would ...

During his term, the Fed was in an upward interest rate cycle that started in December 2015 and lasted until July 2019, taking rates up to a ceiling of between 2.25 and 2.5%. His position on ...

President Trump is continuing to pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates, renewing the question of how much a US president can and should influence an institution designed to be independent.