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Trump Doesn't Need To Fire Jerome Powell. He Needs To End America's Spending Addiction.

The executive branch wants to use the Federal Reserve as a tool to accommodate the government's frenzy of reckless borrowing.

Reason

Presidential visits to the Fed in the past have been endorsements of its independence—Trump's visit today? Not so much

Previous presidential visits to the Fed symbolized respect for its independence. Trump’s stop comes after repeated attacks on interest rate policy and a public clash over renovation costs, raising fresh concerns about political pressure on the central bank.

Fortune

Donald Trump will add to pressure on Jerome Powell with visit to Federal Reserve

The US president and the central bank have clashed over a $2.5bn renovation and its ongoing refusal to cut interest rates

The Guardian - UK

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Trump To Visit Federal Reserve In First Presidential Trip In 20 Years, Raising Stakes For Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump is set to visit the Federal Reserve on Thursday, as per the White House. This visit is seen as a direct escalation of Trump’s ongoing pressure on the Fed and its Chairman, Jerome Powell.

Benzinga

Dow Jones Industrial Average Nears New Highs: Stock Market Today

The successor to the first stock market index is getting up there with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in all-time-high territory.

Kiplinger

Federal Reserve Rates 'Justified' Despite Being Highest Among G-10 Peers, Says LPL Economist As Trump Pressures Jerome Powell To Exit

Despite holding the highest policy rate among G-10 nations, Jeffrey Roach, the Chief Economist at LPL Financial, emphasizes that while the administration’s lobbying for lower rates is not new, the Federal Reserve‘s independence in pursuing its mandate remains paramount.

Benzinga

The Fed is listening to Trump but will likely make him wait anyway

Although Trump thinks Powell is “the Worst Federal Reserve Chairman in History,” the Fed chair and his colleagues probably are listening to the president’s arguments in favor of a lower rate.

Fortune

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Court blocks Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ attempt to end birthright citizenship – as it happened

The 2-1 ruling from the ninth US circuit court of appeals brings issue one step closer to coming back before supreme court. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Polymarket Crypto Bettors See 50% Chance Of Fed Rate Cut In September Meet Amid Escalating Trump-Jerome Powell Clash

Cryptocurrency bettors are pricing in a 50% chance that the Federal Reserve will enact the first interest rate cut of 2025 during the upcoming September meeting.

Benzinga

Here's how the Fed's renovation budget ballooned to $2.5 billion

Key invisible costs have propelled criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell by President Trump and his allies.

Fortune

Bill Pulte Is 'Crushing It' And Would Be An 'Exceptional Pick,' Says Chamath Palihapitiya — Backs Trump Ally As Jerome Powell Replacement

Chamath Palihapitiya has endorsed William "Bill" Pulte as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, calling him an ideal candidate with deep expertise in housing and strong alignment with the Donald Trump administration.

Benzinga

Central bank independence and credibility matters. Here’s why

In the United States, President Donald Trump has been pressuring the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, to slash interest rates. This is partly to ease the interest payments on the ballooning US government debt.

The Conversation

Republican Sen. Reportedly Posts And Then Deletes Fake Resignation Letter From Fed Chair Powell

Republican Sen. Mike Lee reportedly posted and then deleted what he believed to be a resignation letter from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Latin Times

Fed chair Jerome Powell resignation letter fake appears to dupe Trump-boosting Republican senator

Mike Lee, a Utah MAGA loyalist, posted and then deleted a tweet celebrating Powell’s supposed resignation on Tuesday with a copy of the fake letter

The Independent UK

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Barchart

Has the Dollar Index Found a Bottom?

The U.S. dollar index has declined steadily from the January 2025 high of over 110 to the July 2025 low of 96. The index is currently near its recent low in a bearish trend, with U.S. interest rate and tariff policy weighing on the world’s reserve currency.

Benzinga

Lockheed, General Motors Tumble, Gold Hits 1-Month Highs: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

It was a quiet Tuesday on Wall Street, as major indexes edged lower with investors pausing ahead of a critical wave of tech earnings.

Benzinga

El-Erian Says Powell Should Resign—To Save The Fed Itself

Escalating political attacks on the Federal Reserve have prompted economist Mohamed El-Erian to say Fed Chair Jerome Powell should resign—not for missteps, but to actually protect the central bank's independence.

Roll Call

Feisty Trump deflects, but cannot shake boiling Epstein documents scandal - Roll Call

A fired-up President Trump claimed no knowledge of his team's next steps in the Epstein drama and made allegations about Barack Obama.

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International Business Times

US Treasury Chief Says No Reason For Fed Chair To Step Down

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign immediately, a day after calling for a sweeping review of the Fed.

Fortune

Jerome Powell should resign, top economist Mohamed El-Erian says, citing a scandal Trump hasn't even mentioned

Remember the insider trading scandal at the Fed? El-Erian does, along with what he considers a series of missteps on inflation.

GOBankingRates

Here’s What Could Happen to Cryptocurrency if Trump Fires Jerome Powell

Here's what crypto investors need to know if President Donald Trump fires Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart

S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Earnings and Trade Deals

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors brace for a raft of corporate earnings reports and continue to keep a close eye on any trade developments between the U.S. and key trading partners as the August 1st deadline approaches.

Al Jazeera

Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy

The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.

Benzinga

US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note Ahead Of Coca-Cola, GM, Lockheed Martin Earnings

U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday after ending on a mixed note on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

Benzinga

Former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen Warn Trump's Pressure On Powell Could Lead To 'Inevitably Higher Inflation And Economic Damage'

Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen have cautioned that President Donald Trump‘s ongoing pressure on the current Fed chief, Jerome Powell, could have dire long-term consequences for the U.S. economy.

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