Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reached a peculiar stage, with mixed signals from the Trump administration regarding Powell's potential dismissal. Trump has softened his tone, suggesting Powell may complete his term ending in May 2024, despite his criticisms of Powell's management of interest rates [2][3]. Group 1: Administration's Stance - Trump has criticized Powell for high interest rates, claiming they are harming homebuyers, but indicated Powell will likely remain in his position until the end of his term [2]. - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has also moderated his criticism, stating that Powell should stay in his role unless he chooses to leave early [2][3]. - There are conflicting reports about Trump's intentions to fire Powell, with some suggesting Mnuchin convinced him against it [2][3]. Group 2: Criticism and Support - Critics of Powell, including Bill Pulte, continue to call for his resignation, citing high borrowing costs as detrimental to Americans [3][4]. - Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly rebuked Pulte for his comments, emphasizing the importance of his role in managing the housing finance market [4]. - The political discourse surrounding Powell's leadership has intensified, with some Republican senators sharing misleading information about Powell's resignation [4]. Group 3: Market Reactions - The ongoing conflict has caused market volatility, with experts warning that firing Powell could harm the Federal Reserve's credibility and exacerbate inflation [5][6]. - Following recent comments from Mnuchin, the dollar index declined while gold prices saw a slight increase, indicating market sensitivity to the Fed's leadership situation [6]. - Economists have differing views on Powell's potential resignation, with some suggesting it could protect the Fed's independence, while others argue that his staying in position is crucial for maintaining market stability [6].

白宫预算局局长沃特：美国总统特朗普明确表示他不太可能解雇美联储主席鲍威尔。 ...

特朗普：（当被问及是否会解雇美联储主席鲍威尔时表示）他一直行动得太晚。 ...

在13日的当地时间，美国总统特朗普再次重申了希望美联储主席鲍威尔辞去职务的愿望。他在马里兰州安德鲁斯联合基地的停机坪上明确表示："如果鲍 威尔辞职，那将是非常积极的事情。"特朗普继续表达他的看法，认为"我真心希望他能辞去这个职位，因为他对我们的国家产生了非常不良的影响。" 同一天，白宫的经济顾问哈塞特在美国广播公司《本周》节目中接受采访时也谈到了此事。他指出，只要有充分的理由，特朗普有权解雇美国联邦储备委 员会主席鲍威尔。哈塞特还提出，美联储在其位于华盛顿的总部翻修工程中的财政过失"承担了重大责任"。他表示，是否因为"超支7亿美元"而解雇鲍威 尔，"在很大程度上取决于美联储如何回应对白宫管理和预算办公室主任拉塞尔·沃特的质询。" 在7月10日，特朗普通过社交媒体平台"真实社交"发布消息，再次呼吁美联储主席鲍威尔降低利率。就在前一天，他在社交媒体上对美联储当前的利率政 策表达了不满，认为当前利率至少高出应有水平3个百分点，导致每个百分点每年为美国带来3600亿美元的再融资成本。 舆论普遍认为，哈塞特的这一表态显示出特朗普政府可能借助美联储总部高昂翻修成本这一新"切口"，试图在鲍威尔的任期结束前于2026年5月之 ...

中新网7月14日电 综合外媒报道，当地时间7月13日，美国总统特朗普批评美联储主席鲍威尔，称如果 他辞职，对美国来说将"是一件好事"，并补充说"他对国家非常不利"。 哈塞特还指责美联储对翻修工程超支"负有重大责任"，称特朗普是否会因"超支7亿美元"解雇鲍威 尔，"将很大程度上取决于美联储对白宫管理和预算办公室主任沃特质询的回应"。 沃特近日抨击鲍威尔对美联储大楼进行"浮夸的翻修"。美联储反驳称，这是上世纪30年代建成的总部首 次全面翻修，需要处理"远超预期的污染及渗漏等问题"。鲍威尔6月向参议院作证时也称美联储总部"不 安全，还不防水"。 路透社指出，哈塞特的言论证实，特朗普政府正以美联储总部大楼高昂的翻修成本以及鲍威尔关于该项 目的证词，作为一种可能的途径，试图在2026年5月鲍威尔任期届满前解雇他。 特朗普还称，他希望鲍威尔辞职，鲍威尔应该辞职。 资料图：美联储主席鲍威尔。 美国福克斯商业频道称，特朗普曾多次威胁要解雇鲍威尔，因为美联储没有按照他的要求降息。 据美国消费者与商业频道(CNBC)报道，近期，特朗普政府高层官员加大了对鲍威尔的批评力度，特别 是针对美联储对其华盛顿总部的翻修工程。美国白宫经济顾 ...

Group 1 - President Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, urging him to lower interest rates and suggesting he should be removed from his position [1][2] - Trump's comments come in response to Powell's hawkish statements, where Powell indicated that the Fed could wait for clearer economic signals before adjusting policy [2] - The political pressure on Powell is increasing, with Trump stating that the Fed owes it to the American public to lower rates, especially in comparison to the European Central Bank's actions [1][2] Group 2 - Speculation about a potential change in the leadership of the Federal Reserve has arisen, with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin mentioning that they are considering candidates for the next Fed chair [3] - Analysts suggest that Powell may face two possible outcomes: being directly dismissed by Trump or being undermined by a successor who could weaken his authority [3] - A recent Supreme Court ruling could impact Powell's position, as it may challenge the legal protections that currently prevent the president from dismissing the Fed chair without just cause [3]