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Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Cites 'False Statements' On Mortgage Agreements As Reason: 'Deceitful And Potentially Criminal Conduct'

President Donald Trump fired Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, on Monday.

Benzinga

Trump Moves To Fire A Fed Governor Over Mortgage Fraud Claims

US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.

International Business Times

Trump fires Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook — she says she’s not going anywhere

Cook rejects Trump’s allegations that she may have falsified records for her mortgage and vowed to push back against the president’s ‘attempted illegal action’

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Trump orders removal of Fed governor Cook over mortgage fraud claims

Trump says Lisa Cook sacked ‘effective immediately’ in unprecedented move that raises concerns for Fed’s independence.

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Trump news at a glance: president takes on supreme court with order to criminalise flag burning

Trump attempts to go around court’s 1989 ruling that right to burn flags is protected speech – key US politics stories from Monday 25 August

The Guardian - US

Dollar Gains on Higher T-Note Yields and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.82%. The dollar moved higher on Monday due to higher T-note yields. Also, weakness in stocks on Monday boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the US July new home sales report was better than...

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Dollar Follows T-Note Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.16%. The dollar is climbing today due to higher T-note yields. Also, weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited after the Jul Chicago Fed national activity index fell more than...

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The Federal Reserve could start resembling the Supreme Court

Fed governors typically step down before their terms expire, but they may stay on until a president from their political party is in the White House.

Fortune

‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

The Guardian - US

Trump Mocks Biden's Fed Board After Powell's Jackson Hole Speech, Labels Chair 'Too Late,' Puts Red X On Cook As President Teases Top Successor

President Donald Trump escalated his Federal Reserve confrontation Friday, threatening to fire Governor Lisa Cook while mocking Chair Jerome Powell as “Too Late” in a Truth Social post that divided Fed board members into opposing camps.

Benzinga

Dollar Sinks as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.90%. The dollar retreated from a 1.5-week high on Friday and sank to a 3.5-week low on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary...

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‘Strongest signal yet’: Donald Trump’s latest power play is just another episode of ‘King for a Day’

Unfortunately, not everyone’s impressed by his royal tantrums.

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Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

Two days earlier, the suddenly embattled Fed governor Lisa Cook said she had “no intention of being bullied to step down.”

Fortune

Fed chair Jerome Powell signals interest rate cuts amid Trump attacks

Powell – whom Trump has urged to resign – addressed ‘challenging’ dichotomy of economic risks, including tariffs

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Peter Schiff Dismisses Trump Claim That Fed Rate Cut Will Help Homeowners, Says Maybe Jerome Powell Is 'Helping Housing'

Economist Peter Schiff challenged former President Donald Trump's claim that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is hurting the housing market by delaying rate cuts, arguing the opposite effect is more likely.

International Business Times

Under Trump Pressure, US Fed Chief To Walk Tightrope In Speech

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

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Stocks Settle Lower as Bond Yields Rise on Hawkish Fed Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down by -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.46%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.40%, and September...

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Dollar Moves Higher on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.41% and posted at a 1.5-week high. The dollar garnered support from hawkish Fed comments. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said “modestly restrictive” monetary policy is still appropriate due to inflation risks. Meanwhile, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said she...

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The Guardian - US

Trump officials urge Fed to remove governor after she refuses to quit

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is latest figure targeted by Trump administration over claims of mortgage fraud

International Business Times UK

Who Is Lisa Cook? Age, Net Worth, Husband and Why Trump Is Demanding Her Resignation

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the board, rejects Donald Trump's demand for her resignation over alleged mortgage fraud, vowing to face questions and defend her record.

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Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.18%, and September...

The Independent UK

Powell dará su último discurso en Jackson Hole bajo la atenta mirada de Wall Street y Washington

Hace solo tres semanas, el presidente de la Reserva Federal, Jerome Powell, habló con los periodistas después de que el banco central mantuviera su tasa de interés clave sin cambios por quinta reunión consecutiva y afirmó que el mercado laboral era “sólido”.

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Dollar Climbs as Bond Yields Rise on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.27% at a 1-week high. The dollar garnered support today on comments from Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid, who said "modestly restrictive" monetary policy is still appropriate due to inflation risks. The dollar added to its gains on stronger-than-expected US...

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Stocks Pressured by Weak Walmart Earnings and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.43%, and September...

Fortune

Wall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence

The bond market flinched yesterday, and stocks sold off.

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