https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-fails-to-bend-the-federal-reserve-to-his-willContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-fails-to-bend-the-federal-reserve-to-his-willhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-fails-to-bend-the-federal-reserve-to-his-will#u74084Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:51:30 +0000Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh has rejected Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, leading a unanimous decision to raise rates for the first time in three years. While Trump sought rate cuts, Warsh acted to combat inflation fueled by war. The stock market has reacted positively to this move, which signals the central bank's independence from presidential pressure. Warsh may raise rates again before 2027. This defiance creates a direct conflict between the White House and the Fed's leadership.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is designed to operate independently of poli