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The U.S. and China are again attempting to work out trade differences, and manufacturing numbers show somewhat weaker expansion. Will this be enough to spur the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this month?

If data remain mixed before the next FOMC meeting, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary C. Daly said a rate cut would be “something to think about.”

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said President Donald Trump’s White House has had “exploratory discussions’’ with him about taking a job as a Federal Reserve governor, adding he was not planning to leave his current job.

Aides will send a short list of candidates to President Donald Trump soon.

Declining consumer confidence and home sales back Powell's assessment that uncertainties are rising.

While leaders Powell and Clarida see a growing case for accommodation, Kashkari, Bullard say the need for a rate cut is already here.

A day after the Fed held rates, the market was “fatigued” on the long end, while the shortend saw improvement after a more dovish tone from the FOMC.

The markets are pricing in a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in July, as Thursday’s indicators showed continued manufacturing weakness.

While the statement said the panel will “act as appropriate,” the dot plot showed as many expect a cut as foresee no change.

The White House explored the legality of demoting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in February, soon after President Donald Trump talked about firing him, according to people familiar with the matter.

While the markets are pricing in two or three interest rate cuts this year, doubters remain.

Traders are now pricing in a more than 80% chance of a rate cut in July.

Former Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer predicted President Trump won’t renominate Jerome Powell as central bank chair, undercutting the Fed’s autonomy.

President Trump sharply criticized Jerome Powell in an interview aired Friday, blaming the Federal Reserve chairman for raising interest rates.

Next week's Summary of Economic Projections will be watched closely.

With no surprises in the producer price index, the Federal Reserve will have flexibility on rates.

Bonds rallied as market observers gauged whether Friday’s weak employment report will spur the Federal Reserve to cut rates.

The standoff continues as the Fed won't talk rate cuts and the market continues to expect more.

Brian Rehling, co-head of global fixed income strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses trade issues, the growing yield curve inversion and Fed rate cut prospects. Gary Siegel hosts.

A disappointing read from the ADP employment report overshadowed a positive read on the service sector, and the markets upped expectations for rate cuts through next year.