Trump claimed that Americans will be paying for Powell's "incompetence" for years to come, while the FOMC has maintained it needs greater clarity before lowering the base rate.

Trump claimed that Americans will be paying for Powell's "incompetence" for years to come, while the FOMC has maintained it needs greater clarity before lowering the base rate.

The cautious tones from Powell could further antagonize President Donald Trump, who has ramped up his long-standing criticism of Powell.