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Kevin O'Leary Says Jerome Powell May Refuse Rate Cuts As AI Productivity Surge And Tariffs Drive Uncertainty: 'Very Difficult Situation'

Earlier this week, investor Kevin O'Leary warned that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may hold firm on interest rates despite widespread market expectations for cuts, citing strong economic growth, rising asset prices and the disruptive impact of tariffs and artificial intelligence.

Benzinga

Consumer confidence reaches highest point of year despite ‘clouds on horizon’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to minus 17 in August, likely because of the latest cut to interest rates.

Evening Standard

What are the Prospects for Lumber Prices?

Lumber is a leading industrial commodity as it is required for new homes and infrastructure building. While lumber futures are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the contracts are often illiquid, which increases the likelihood of extreme price fluctuations. In August 2025, lumber prices have risen but remain significantly below…

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Trump goes on $100 million bond-buying spree: Here’s what it could signal about future interest rates

Trump’s bond-buying strategy could be a mix of tax savings and potential profit-taking.

Fortune

How Automating Your Debt Is Quietly Raising Your Interest Rates

Automation sounds like a stress-free way to manage debt. If payments are made on time, you’ll never have to worry about missing a bill. Many borrowers don’t realize that automating debt can sometimes lead to higher interest rates. The very tool designed to simplify your finances may quietly be costing…

Beating Broke

6 Places to Park Cash for Retirees in 2025: Yields, Risks, and Tax Treatment

Retirees know that where you put your money matters just as much as how much you have saved. With market swings, inflation, and changing interest rates, finding safe but rewarding options is essential. The right mix can give you both stability and income while minimizing tax headaches. That’s why looking…

The Free Financial Advisor

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

By ignoring the quantity theory of money and employing neo-Keynesian macroeconomic models, central bankers are often wrong-footed.

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Fed Minutes Reveal Hawkish Officials Still In Control: Economist Says 16% Effective Tariffs Put Inflation 'On The Front Burner'

Recently released minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting confirm that officials favoring a tough stance on inflation remain in control, opting to hold interest rates steady as they monitor the economic impact of tariffs.

Benzinga

Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today

We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.

Kiplinger

Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

International Business Times

Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

The Independent UK

What Will Powell Reveal About Interest Rate Cuts on August 22? And How Will Markets React?

Here’s what doves and hawks have to say about monetary policy.

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President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Fortune

Trump's Tariffs, Stubborn Interest Rates Add To 'Economic Uncertainty' For Home Depot's Big-Ticket Sales

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) expressed during its second-quarter earnings call that it is navigating a complex economic landscape where new President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates are fueling customer hesitation on large-scale projects.

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Britain's Businesses On The Brink: More Than 2,000 Firms Collapse In A Month After Reeves' Tax Raid

Over 2,000 firms collapsed in England and Wales in July as Rachel Reeves' tax hikes, rising wages, and high interest rates push Britain's businesses into crisis.

Fortune

Home Depot says tariff price increases are coming and customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as worries about the economy fester

Consumers are hesitant to take out loans for bigger projects, said Home Depot’s CFO.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed in quiet trading as traders await cues from the Fed

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street held near its records

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.30%. The dollar moved higher Monday on carryover support on concern that last week's CPI and PPI reports showed an acceleration of prices that could keep the Fed from cutting interest rates at next month's FOMC meeting. The reduced chances of...

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 edges up ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks

Investors are focused on a speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, with hopes he will provide clues on Fed plans for interest rates.

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Dollar Gains as Fed Rate Cut Chances Slip

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar has carryover support on concern that last week's CPI and PPI reports showed an acceleration of prices that could keep the Fed from cutting interest rates at next month's FOMC meeting. The dollar fell back from its best...

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates cut in August

Inflation is likely to hit 4% - so make sure your interest rate is above that while still possible

Benzinga

Larry Summers Warns Scott Bessent: 'Unless We See A Recession,' You Shouldn't Be Prescribing A 175 Basis Point Cut In Interest Rates

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized the current U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for weighing too directly on the direction of interest rates, something he believes could blur the lines between fiscal and monetary polices.

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5 Housing Markets Could See a Surge in Prices if Chairman Powell Cuts Interest Rates

If the Fed cuts rates, these 5 housing markets could see home prices skyrocket—find out which cities may lead the next real estate boom.

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Everything You Need to Know About High-Yield Savings Accounts in August 2025

A high-yield savings account (HYSA) enables you to leverage significantly higher interest rates without sacrificing liquidity or having to shoulder risk. Rates are variable, but there are some attractive deals on the market that can help you build your savings in 2025.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open With Key U.S. PPI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.08% this morning, taking a breather after recent gains, while investors look ahead to crucial U.S. producer inflation data for insight into how aggressively the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates.

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