Donald Trump has a new tool to take down Democratic foes — unproven mortgage fraud charges President now using the allegations as a pretext to fire a Federal Reserve board member and target others The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Dollar Falls on Threats to Fed Independence The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.22%. The dollar is under pressure today over the Fed's independence after President Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing "sufficient cause" based on allegations she made false statements on one or more mortgage loans. If Mr. Trump succeeds... Barchart · Aug 26, 2025
Who is Lisa Cook and can Trump actually fire the Fed governor he accuses of mortgage fraud? President Trump has demanded the removal of the Biden appointee in what would mark an unprecedented move against the central bank's leadership The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Stocks Pressured by Fed Jitters but Supported by Chip Makers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.01%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.06%, and September... Barchart · Aug 26, 2025
Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook? Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding. Kiplinger · Aug 26, 2025
Powell Wants To Cut Rates—But The Bond Market Isn't On Board The Fed may be ready to cut in September, but the bond market? Not exactly throwing a party. Macro strategist Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research, warned that the bond market—particularly long-dated Treasuries—is sending a clear message: It doesn’t want these rate cuts. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
Burn, Baby, Burn Plus: Government stake in Intel, inside the DNC, RFK Jr. brings back whole milk, and more... Reason · Aug 26, 2025
Fed Governor Cook Says Trump Has No Authority To Fire Her Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump's unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, saying he had no legal authority for such an intervention against a member of the independent US central bank. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Blasts Trump's 'Authoritarian Power Grab' In Dismissal Of Fed's Lisa Cook, Says Court Will 'Overturn' It Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump for dismissing Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor, and described it as an “authoritarian power grab.” Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
Trump's Firing Of Lisa Cook Could Hand Him A Rare FOMC Majority That Could Block 'Regional Fed Presidents From Being Reappointed,' Says Craig Shapiro President Donald Trump‘s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday could trigger a significant power shift within the central bank, potentially creating a Trump-appointed majority on its board and raising concerns over the future of regional Fed presidents, explained the macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report, Craig… Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
First Thing: Trump says he is firing Fed governor Lisa Cook in escalating attack on bank’s independence Cook has said that Trump ‘has no authority’ to remove her from the job over over allegations she committed mortgage fraud. Plus, a look at the AI-led agency advocating for ‘AI rights’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
Global selloff in the markets: Investors got a look at a world where the dollar isn’t a reliable reserve currency and decided they didn’t like it Some hopes emerged as investors focused on the Fed’s institutional strength. Fortune · Aug 26, 2025
Trump’s threat to fire another Fed member has Wall Street weighing the price of ‘wrecking institutions’ with ‘scapegoat economics’ While UBS’s Paul Donovan told clients the attempt was “completely unprecedented,” Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel argued her ousting adds “noise but little substance” compared with the Fed’s longer-term policy pivots. Fortune · Aug 26, 2025
Stock Index Futures Fall as Fed Independence Concerns Resurface, U.S. Economic Data on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.19% this morning as investors weigh U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and fresh tariff threats. Barchart · Aug 26, 2025
International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025 Was Lisa Cook Unfairly Targeted? Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board Over Fraud Claim Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing 'sufficient cause' over mortgage fraud claims. Cook denies wrongdoing and vows to fight the dismissal in court.
Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025 Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Slip After Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook—Interactive Brokers, PVH Corp, Okta In Focus (UPDATED) Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.
The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025 Trump officials puts Fema staffers on leave for signing open letter criticizing administration – as it happened White House retaliates against employees who said current leaders’ approach could result in disaster on level of Hurricane Katrina
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 UK retail stocks tumble as Deutsche Bank cuts ratings, French market drops on political fears - as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025 Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over its attempt to fire her Cook’s attorney said the president has ‘no authority’ and ‘lacks any factual or legal basis’ to fire the Fed governor
Roll Call · Aug 26, 2025 Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve board member - Roll Call President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Monday night, likely teeing up a legal battle over the Fed's independence.
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Trump removes Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud dispute Last week, Cook emphasised she wouldn't leave her post after the US president called for her resignation on social media, linked to an accusation from one of his officials that she committed mortgage fraud.
International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025 Asian Stocks Down After Trump Fed Firing, Tariff Threats Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 What Trump’s move to fire Fed governor means for central bank’s independence The US president has said he is firing Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations – a move experts view as a means to exert more control