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Donald Trump to Demand Lower Interest Rates: How Will This Affect Investors

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
January 23, 2025
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  • President Trump called for immediate interest rate cuts during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Trump reignited tensions with the Federal Reserve, criticizing Chair Jerome Powell and pushing for a less restrictive monetary policy.
  • Blaming Biden for inflation, Trump urged rate reductions to combat the “worst inflation crisis in modern history.”

President Donald Trump wasted no time stirring the pot during his first week back in office, openly challenging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump delivered a sweeping policy address in which he made it clear he’s ready to push for lower rates—both domestically and globally.

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“I’ll demand that interest rates drop immediately,” Trump said to the audience of global leaders. “And likewise, they should be dropping all over the world. Interest rates should follow us all over.”

Renewed Friction with the Federal Reserve

Though Trump didn’t mention the Federal Reserve by name, his remarks left little doubt about his target. The comments rekindled tensions with Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump frequently criticized during his first term. Back then, he labeled Fed policymakers as “boneheads” and likened Powell to a golfer who “can’t putt.”

Despite Trump’s rhetoric, the financial markets didn’t react much. The policy-sensitive two-year Treasury yield edged slightly lower to 4.29%, signaling caution but no major shift.

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A President’s Influence vs. Fed Independence

Trump’s statement reignites the age-old debate over the Federal Reserve’s independence. While the president can nominate members to the Fed’s Board of Governors, he does not have direct authority over monetary policy.

For their part, Powell and his colleagues have long insisted on keeping politics out of interest rate decisions. Powell has repeatedly emphasized that the Fed makes choices based on economic data—not political pressure.

However, Trump’s remarks come at a delicate time. The Fed’s next policy meeting is just days away, and while no immediate rate cuts are expected, traders are eyeing June as the likely timing for the first rate cut of 2025.

Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Blame Game

Trump used his speech to slam former President Joe Biden, blaming him for the inflation crisis that led to aggressive rate hikes by the Fed. “The result is the worst inflation crisis in modern history,” Trump declared, pointing to “wasteful deficit spending” under Biden’s administration.

The Fed, under Powell, raised rates aggressively in 2024, with a total of 5.25 percentage points in hikes to combat surging inflation. It later reversed course, cutting rates by a full percentage point toward the end of the year as inflation began to moderate.

Still, inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, and while policymakers believe restrictive measures are no longer necessary, Trump clearly has a different vision.

Trump’s Bold Agenda for Monetary Policy

Throughout his campaign and now early in his presidency, Trump has hinted that he wants a more direct say in interest rate decisions—a stance that challenges traditional norms. “The Fed must align with the priorities of the American people,” he said during his campaign, doubling down on his view that rates should drop significantly.

While Fed officials declined to comment on Trump’s latest remarks, the tension between the White House and the central bank is poised to shape the monetary policy narrative for the coming months.

Final Thoughts

Trump’s fiery rhetoric signals a push for change in the U.S. approach to monetary policy. Whether or not the Federal Reserve yields to this pressure remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the president’s second term is off to a combative, headline-grabbing start.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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