https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vance-says-fed-should-lower-interest-rates-would-be-nice-to-have-some-helpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vance-says-fed-should-lower-interest-rates-would-be-nice-to-have-some-helphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vance-says-fed-should-lower-interest-rates-would-be-nice-to-have-some-help#u60622Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:41:50 +0000President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are urging the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates ahead of a September decision. Trump has threatened to cut off trade with several countries if the central bank does not lower rates, a move following a stronger than expected August jobs report. The administration seeks to avoid rate hikes to support economic goals and home affordability. However, market indicators suggest a 60% probability of a rate increase in September.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is led by Chairman Kevin Warsh. This pressure follows previous calls from Vance to i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vance-says-fed-should-lower-interest-rates-would-be-nice-to-have-some-helphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vance-says-fed-should-lower-interest-rates-would-be-nice-to-have-some-help#u57601Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:48:40 +0000Vice President JD Vance is calling on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to assist the White House in its economic efforts. Speaking at the White House, Vance stated that while the administration is taking steps to keep rates down, it "would be nice to have some help from the Federal Reserve." He specifically linked the need for rate cuts to boosting home affordability. This push comes despite inflation concerns raised by Warsh.Why it mattersInterest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve impact borrowing costs for mortgages and business loans. The tension between the White H