Here's what investors want even more than a Fed interest-rate cut this week
MarketWatch·2026-01-25 17:00
Core Viewpoint - President Donald Trump is advocating for lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve, indicating a desire to influence monetary policy [1] Group 1: Federal Reserve Influence - Trump has attempted to exert influence over the Federal Reserve by trying to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and initiating a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell [1] - Despite Trump's public calls for lower rates, investors appear unconcerned about the likelihood of a rate cut in the near term [1]