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Trump: Rates May Decrease After Walsh Takes Office

On April 15, President Trump stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell would be fired if he did not resign on time. He does not intend to abandon the investigation into Chairman Powell. (Regarding the Federal Reserve) Rates may decrease after Walsh takes office.

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