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Kevin Hassett Says Fed Rate Decisions Tainted by Partisan Politics

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett accused the Federal Reserve of injecting politics into its interest-rate ...

Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed

President Donald Trump wants to lower interest rates to approximately zero, a change that could goose the economy in the ...

Fed chief candidate gins up new conspiracy on data quality — this time on GDP

Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council and one of the so-called “two Kevins” that may be the next chief ...

Investors game out market reaction to Fed chair replacement favorites

As U.S. President Donald Trump narrows his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair, investors and strategists are ...

Portes: Waller Would be an 'Excellent' Fed Chair, Hassett a 'Disaster'

Christopher Waller is the best option out of the contenders for next Fed chair says Richard Portes, Professor of Economics at ...

WH Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett: Yeah, I'm Sure Trump Will Rush To Fire Me Because Chuck Schumer Said To

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett responded to Sen. Chuck Schumer calling him a "flack," on CNBC this morning, ...

Trump to Nominate Stephen Miran to Fed Board. What to Know About His Policy Views.

P resident Donald Trump will nominate Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, to the Federal ...