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April 22, 2025

Live updates: S&P 500 tumbles as Trump ratchets up his attacks on Fed Chair Powell


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What to Know

  • U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social called chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell a “major loser” and warned that the U.S. economy could slow down unless interest rates fall immediately.
  • The S&P closed down 2.4%. Since its February highs, the index is now off 16%, approaching bear market territory of a 20% decline.

Trump called Powell a “major loser” and warned that the U.S. economy could slow down unless interest rates fall immediately. Follow along for live updates.


Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com…