Wall Street’s view on Trump’s talk of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell: ‘Utter madness’

President D. Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could be veering into dangerous territory. With the Fed embarked on a campaign to tighten monetary policy, the president has repeatedly attacked Powell, reportedly fearful that a volatile market – and the attendant possibility of an economic downturn – could endanger his reelection prospects.

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Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.

Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.

OPEC source says Iran has agreed to OPEC deal: RTRS

OPEC source says OPEC to cut around 800 kbpd- RTRS

The Saudis have been leading calls for the group to trim output, amid surging supply and fears that an economic slowdown will erode fuel demand. The oil-rich kingdom has previously indicated it wants the group to curb output by at least 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd).

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