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The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Benzinga

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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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.

International Business Times

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.

Fortune

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.

GOBankingRates

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.

Barchart

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.

Al Jazeera

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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Obama-Era Economic Advisor Warns Ending Fed Independence Could Lead to 'Higher' Mortgage Rates: How High? — 'That Depends On...'

University of Michigan economist and former Obama White House advisor Betsey Stevenson issued a stark warning about the consequences of ending the Federal Reserve's independence.

Benzinga

Ex-Trump Advisor Judy Shelton Slams Federal Reserve's $900 Billion Losses, Says 'Violates The Norms' To Have A Fed Chair Who Can't Be Fired

Economist Judy Shelton, a former advisor to President Donald Trump during his first term and senior fellow at the Independent Institute, delivered a sweeping critique of the Federal Reserve on Monday.

Fortune

Stocks hit fresh all-time highs as strong earnings continue to power market rally

After the first week of this earnings season, 73% of companies beat per-share profit estimates, above the first-week average of 68%, according to BofA.

The Guardian - US

Fed pushes back on White House claims of extravagant renovations

Federal Reserve video says project is ‘modernization’ of two buildings that have not had major renovations since 1930s

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Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box.

Benzinga

Wall Street Extends Records, Gold Rallies To $3,400: What's Moving Markets Monday?

Wall Street opened the week on a risk-on footing, with the SP 500 and the Nasdaq 100 extending record highs as strong earnings reinforced confidence in corporate America and investors continued to shrug off trade tensions.

Fortune

A weak housing market could deliver rate cuts and rescue the Fed from Trump

Toward the end of the year, the housing market may become a bigger deal for inflation than tariffs - Comerica Bank chief economist Bill Adams said.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 ends day above 9,000 points for first time

The FTSE 100 index closed up 20.87 points at 9,012.99 but failed to set a new intraday high.

Kiplinger

What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.

Benzinga

Trump Says He Doesn't Need Scott Bessent's Advice To Fire Jerome Powell: 'I Know Better Than Anybody What's Good For The Market'

President Donald Trump criticized a Wall Street Journal article that reported his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, had advised against firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman.

Benzinga

Peter Schiff Says Trump Wants Fed Chair Jerome Powell To Do 'Exactly' What He Accused Janet Yellen Of Doing For Obama: 'A Dangerous Step'

Economist Peter Schiff is calling out President Donald Trump’s blatant hypocrisy on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy, saying that his demands and behaviors mirror what he had himself condemned in the past.

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