The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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 · Aug 26, 2025

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...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2025

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