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Fed nominee Miran tells senators he’ll be independent of Trump - Roll Call

Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he won't resign even if confirmed to become a Fed governor.

Roll Call

Federal Reserve To Follow 'Slower Rate Cutting Cycle' Despite Trump's Pressure As Beige Book Dampens Sentiment: Don't Expect 50 Bps Cut Hints Shapiro

The Federal Reserve is signaling a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts, with its latest Beige Book indicating that “Economic activity was little changed since last release”.

Benzinga

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Grow, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.33% this morning as Treasury yields extended their decline after the latest jobs report made it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month.

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Asian shares are higher after Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet rallies

Shares in Asia are mostly trading higher after a rally of technology stocks steadied Wall Street and a slide in the dollar made Asian assets more attractive

The Independent UK

Small-Cap ETFs Just Became The Hot New Trade—Thanks To Powell

Small-cap stocks, which had been underperforming for months, are now gaining investor interest, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) drawing $1.5 billion in new inflows last week, according to FactSet data cited by Etf.com. The rally followed the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, which indicated that…

Benzinga

Bank chief warns against ‘exaggerating’ rise in UK borrowing costs

Andrew Bailey’s remarks to MPs about the rise in the 30-year bond yield will bring some relief to the chancellor

The Guardian - UK

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Fed Is A 'Partisan' Body, Trump Should Be 'Allowed To Remove' Misaligned Governor

Chamath Palihapitiya, a prominent venture capitalist, has expressed skepticism about the Federal Reserve’s alleged independence.

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Asian benchmarks slip after US stocks sink and Japan faces political uncertainty

Asian shares declined Wednesday, echoing a fall on Wall Street, as political uncertainty took centerstage in Japan, making for cautious trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

The Independent UK

Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla Tumble In Pre-Market Trading As Rising Yields Crush High P/E Tech — Gary Black Sees Fed Cut Bets Colliding With Inflation

Gary Black, Managing Director of The Future Fund LLC, expressed his concerns about the impact of rising long-term interest rates on certain stocks.

Benzinga

Trump Can Fire a Lot of People. What's Special About the Federal Reserve?

"The Federal Reserve is a uniquely structured, quasi-private entity," the Supreme Court wrote in a ruling this year.

Reason

Black Swan Author Says Trump Is 'Exacerbating' Dollar's Decline, Balaji Sees Gold's Return As 'Reserve Currency Of The State'

There are growing concerns about the U.S. Dollar’s steady decline; experts are highlighting its eroding value and its global standing.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: Bessent says markets not worried by Fed interference as Lagarde warns of ‘danger’

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde says Trump undermining Federal Reserve could impact global economy. Key US politics stories from Monday 1 September

The Guardian - US

How can the UK avoid trouble in the gilts market?

The government needs bold policies in the autumn budget that will change the narrative without startling the markets

The Guardian - UK

Fed Funds Rate To Fall Below 4% In 2025, But Strategist Urges Caution On Predictions: Govs 'Don't Know Any Better Than My 7-Year-Old'

The bond market is aggressively pricing in a Federal Reserve easing cycle that would see two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, pushing the Fed Funds Rate below 4%.

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Trump quashes health concerns on Truth Social—‘never felt better in my life’—and tees up next battle with the Fed’s Lisa Cook

Trump pushes Judge Jia Cobb to recuse herself from his battle with Fed governor Lisa Cook, escalating tensions over the central bank’s independence.

Fortune

What would the Fed do in a tie vote? It's not clear, and the Bank of England had to break a deadlock this month

There have been three occasions when a vote on the FOMC passed by a one-vote majority, though the last time it occurred was in 1973.

The Guardian - US

‘Racist as hell’: Trump’s cabinet is almost all white, and he keeps firing Black officials

President’s targeting of Fed governor Lisa Cook highlights his efforts to remove diverse voices from government

Benzinga

Stocks Fall, Gold Rallies, Silver Hits 14-Year Highs As Inflation Rises: What's Moving Markets Friday? (CORRECTED)

Editor's Note: This headline has been updated to accurately reflect silver's market milestone.

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Senate Banking Democrats urge Scott to delay Fed nominee hearing - Roll Call

As Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook fights for her job, Senate Banking panel Democrats say a hearing for a Fed nominee should be delayed.

Benzinga

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits Highest Since February, Threatens Powell's Rate Cut Bet

An inflation reading closely tracked by the Federal Reserve climbed to its highest level since February, remaining stubbornly above the 2% target and raising new doubts around the timing of Jerome Powell's anticipated interest rate cuts.

The Independent UK

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge mostly held steady last month despite President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs, but a measure of underlying inflation increased

Fortune

The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today at Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing

Trump’s bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Tumble As PCE Index Ticks Up In July—Dell, Marvell, Alibaba Earnings 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.

Euronews

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her

The case could become a turning point for the 112-year-old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day political influence.

Reason

Bob Murphy: Are We Flirting with Fascism?

Economist Bob Murphy discusses the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve, the implications of the government taking Intel equity, and capitalism under siege on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.

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