https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-demands-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-after-a-blowout-august-jobs-reportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-demands-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-after-a-blowout-august-jobs-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-demands-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-after-a-blowout-august-jobs-report#u61317Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:55:22 +0000President Donald Trump is demanding the Federal Reserve lower interest rates following an August jobs report that showed the US added 162,000 jobs, tripling expectations. The robust employment data left unemployment unchanged at 4.1 percent. Although Trump has spent 20 months heralding an economic boom, the strong labor figures provoked frustration instead of praise. The unexpected growth increased market speculation that the central bank might pursue a rate hike rather than a cut due to ongoing inflation concerns, drawing pressure from the administration for monetary easing.Why it mattersThe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-demands-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-after-a-blowout-august-jobs-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-demands-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-after-a-blowout-august-jobs-report#u59153Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:36:41 +0000US President Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates following a better-than-expected August jobs report. He has threatened to cease trading with countries that have trade surpluses with the US if the Fed does not lower rates. The move comes as the Fed is considering a rate hike due to inflation concerns.Why it mattersThe August jobs report showed 162,000 new jobs, tripling expectations and pushing the Fed toward a rate hike. Trump's public pressure on the Fed is unusual and has raised concerns about the independence of the central bank. The President's comment