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Fed Turmoil Weighs on the Dollar and Boosts Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday over the Fed's independence and fears about capital flight 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...

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‘Zero self awareness’: Newsom trolls Trump deputy’s description of ‘crooks’ in government over Lisa Cook ouster

Trump’s ‘firing’ of Fed board governor scares Wall Street and sets up another protracted court battle

The Independent UK

Who Is Lisa Cook, The Fed Governor Trump Seeks To Fire?

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump's latest target as he ramped up pressure on the central bank.

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Why every CEO—and every American—should be fed up with Trump's Fed attack

CEOs must recognize that they can inadvertently become complicit in the erosion of core American values as they watch, worried from the sidelines.

Fortune

Trump is out to end the Fed’s autonomy. Here’s how he’s trying to get his way

A condo is at the heart of extraordinary battle over the future of the Federal Reserve – and its independence

The Guardian - US

The markets’ reaction to Trump hides a darker truth that puts the American economy at risk, Piper Sandler warns

“The U.S. is moving away from free markets, limited government, and the rule of law at an astonishing pace,” the investment bank says.

Fortune

Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has huge implications for a keystone of good economic policy: central bank independence.

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Bond ETF Investors On Alert During Fed Shake-Up, Rising Yields

Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction.

Benzinga

Investors are salivating over rate cuts as Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook opens the door for a GOP Fed majority: ‘This is very positive’

It’s more important to have a dovish Fed than an independent one, investor Jay Hatfield told Fortune.

Fortune

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor facing removal by Trump?

The first Black woman to sit on Fed board faces another obstacle in a long line she has faced and written about

The Guardian - US

Stocks dip amid Trump’s Fed move and French worry

The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60 points, 0.6%, at 9,265.80.

Evening Standard

House panel says it will examine allegations against Fed's Cook - Roll Call

President Trump's firing of a Fed governor comes amid wider scrutiny of the central bank, including by a House Financial Services task force.

Roll Call

Democratic Sen. Slams Trump Over Attempt To Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook: 'An Authoritarian Power Grab'

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed President Donald Trump over his attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

Latin Times

Stocks Supported by Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.03%, and September...

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The Independent UK

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

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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...

The Independent UK

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

Barchart

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...

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Kiplinger

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.

Benzinga

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.

Reason

Burn, Baby, Burn

Plus: Government stake in Intel, inside the DNC, RFK Jr. brings back whole milk, and more...

International Business Times

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.

Benzinga

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

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…

The Guardian - UK

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’

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