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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, on April 16, 2025. US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely push up prices and constrain growth, and could put the US Federal Reserve in the unenviable position of having to choose between tackling inflation and unemployment, Powell said Wednesday. US markets fell following Powell's remarks, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite down 3.4 percent at around 12:50 pm local time in Chicago (1750 GMT). (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Says His ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

President Donald Trump was critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, further intensifying his feud by posting a statement on social media saying, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

NEW YORK - JANUARY 9: Gold bullion bars are seen for sale at Manfra, Tordella and Brookes, Inc. January 9, 2003 in New York City. The price of gold has risen by nearly 30 percent over the past year with investors looking for stability as war with Iraq has become more likely. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Price Of Gold Hits New Record-High Of Over $2,700 Per Ounce

The price of gold continues to break records. That was the big news in the precious metal industry this week after the price of the precious metal surged past $2,700.

Traders gather at the post that trades Alaska Airlines stock on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

S&P, Nasdaq muted as markets brace for inflation and Fed

The S&P 500 was muted and Nasdaq inched lower on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and inflation data.