In an address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, delivered via video link Thursday, President Donald Trump revisited his displeasure with the policy direction of the U.S. Federal Reserve that surfaced during his first term in spite of having appointed the leader of the monetary body.

Oil prices fell after Trump's comments, while the 10-year US Treasury yield rose, signaling that Trump may have less influence on interest rates.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will call for a lowering of U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the central bank.

On a weekly basis, Wall Street’s main indexes are set for their second straight week of advances, with the blue-chip Dow on track for its biggest weekly jump since October 2022.

Donald Trump hinted at a coming clash with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other central bankers as he spoke virtually before the World Economic Forum, saying he would 'demand' lower interest rates.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would seek to bring interest rates lower by unleashing energy production, and would speak to the Federal Reserve if needed.

President Trump said if oil prices come down he'll demand lower interest rates immediately, adds he knows rates 'much better' than Fed officials

U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers meeting next week are expected to keep interest rates on hold but the larger story unfolding will be how the central bank confronts early moves by President Donald Trump that are likely to shape the economy this year,

European markets are expected to be in positive territory on Friday, setting the region’s stocks up for a weekly rise.

And if Trump follows through on his promises to impose widespread tariffs on imports and deport millions of immigrants, economists expect inflation could worsen — making it less likely the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that aims to ease regulation on cryptocurrency, seeking to fulfill the policy promises he made to the industry after courting its cash and support throughout the 2024 campaign.