
Trump Presses the Fed as Oil Tops $100 Before the Big Rate Call
The White House ramps up pressure on the Fed days before its rate decision, Brent crude surges past $100 on Middle East tensions, two make-or-break inflation reports land this week, and Treasury triples its bond buyback to calm shaky markets. In this episode: • Trump administration ramps up public pressure on Fed to cut rates ahead of pivotal meeting — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/05/trump-warsh-fed-september-rate-hike.html • Oil surges back above $100, fueling fresh inflation fears ahead of Fed decision —…
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