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Trump's Economic Impact, Ackman's Support For Capital Reform And Wall Street's Tariff Predictions: This Week In Economy

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump’s influence on the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy taking center stage. From former Federal Reserve Chairs’ warning about potential economic damage to record-setting inflows into U.S. assets, the week was filled with significant developments.

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What CEOs Say About President Trump and Fed Chair Powell

Top opinion-shapers and decision-makers are expressing mixed views on the evolving conflict between the White House and the central bank.

Kiplinger

Trump says he may want to give you a tariff rebate check: ‘A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice’

Trump has been busy in July, with a deal to bring real sugar back to (some) Coke recipes, a visit to the Federal Reserve, and demands about a sports team nickname.

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America is starting to eat Trump’s tariff TACO salad, UBS says

“It’s quiet ... a little too quiet,” writes Mark Haefele, chief investment officer of UBS Global Wealth Management.

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Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell react to US President Donald Trump

The Federal Reserve Chair and the US President got into a disagreement over costs at a tour of the Fed’s office building renovation in Washington on Thursday.

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Trump's Rare Fed Visit Sparks Talks Of A $7 Trillion Problem

President Donald Trump showed up at the Federal Reserve on Thursday to tour its renovation — but the symbolism of the visit revealed something far more urgent: America's spiraling $7.1 trillion deficit and the rising risk it places on markets and monetary policy.

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Elizabeth Warren opposed Jerome Powell. Now she worries Trump will fire him

Once the Federal Reserve chairman’s biggest critic, Warren fears Trump’s attacks on the central bank’s independence

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Republican senator calls Jay Powell ‘the Fauci of the financial system’

Ohio’s Bernie Moreno argues Federal Reserve chairman is ‘grossly incompetent’ and should step down

The Independent UK

US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note: Intel, Philips 66, Centene, Charter Earnings In Focus

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Friday after ending on a mixed note on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

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Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovation

On Thursday, staff at the Federal Reserve led a small group of journalists, photographers and television cameras on an extensive tour of the large, active construction site that comprises two 1930s-era buildings

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve gives journalists a rare tour of building renovations ahead of Trump's visit

President Donald Trump plans to visit the Federal Reserve as his allies scrutinize its expensive building renovations

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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.

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‘Intelligence too cheap to meter’ is AI’s next frontier, Sam Altman says

“There are cases where entire classes of jobs will go away,” Altman said on a panel at the Federal Reserve, while predicting “entirely new classes of jobs that will come.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mohamed El-Erian Says Jerome Powell 'Should Resign' To Protect Fed's Independence As Trump Escalates Attacks Over 'Mission Creep'

Noted economist Mohamed El-Erian suggested that Chairman Jerome Powell‘s resignation could be a strategic move to maintain the operational autonomy of the Federal Reserve.

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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.

Fortune

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.

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.

Benzinga

US Dollar Can Lose Its 'Supremacy Premium' If Fed Interferes With Bond Market: Currencies Are 'Release Valve For Unsustainable Fiscal Policy'

The U.S. dollar's status as the world's premier currency could be at risk if the Federal Reserve intervenes in the bond market to curb rising interest rates, warns Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer.

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