When Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks on Friday night, trades will stop. His views on rates are vital, but could he also fight back against Trump?

USD/MXN retreated on Wednesday as investors became worried about the Federal Reserve’s independence, as the Trump administration “doubled up” their pressure on Fed officials, as revealed by Bloomberg.

U.S. technology shares are showing signs of vulnerability after a massive run, which has some investors pointing to overdone ...

August has been a volatile month for stocks as investors try to anticipate the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.