Fueling speculation, Bill Pulte—chair of government-backed lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—claimed in a post on X that Powell may not finish his term. Pulte has repeatedly called for Powell’s resignation,

Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces growing criticism after the Federal Reserve's HQ renovation costs surged from $1.9B to $2.5B. Trump allies accuse him of mismanagement, sparking speculation about his early resignation,

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a recent interview that he would welcome Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powells resignation, though he acknowledged removing him could rattle financial markets. The remarks