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Trump news at a glance: president fights ‘woke’ Smithsonian after claims it is too focused on ‘slavery’

Amid review of institution, a White House document argues Smithsonian has overly negative portrayal of American history. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 20 August

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Recover As Crypto Sentiment Switches From 'Fear' To 'Neutral:' Analyst Highlights Where BTC May Find Support

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied on Wednesday, despite hawkish Federal Reserve minutes dampening hopes for rate cuts.

Benzinga · Aug 21, 2025

Jackson Hole 2025: Fed’s Signal Could Shift Stocks Fast

Powell’s Jackson Hole speech may spark market volatility, with sector winners depending on whether the Fed signals rate cuts or holds steady

MarketBeat · Aug 20, 2025

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Ready to Buy the Dip? 5 Nasdaq-100 Stocks Down 10% or More

Tech stocks have sold off sharply in recent sessions, with traders rotating out of Magnificent 7 stocks and overvalued AI names like Palantir.

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Stocks Finish Mostly Lower on Tech Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.58%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.29%, and September...

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today

We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.

Kiplinger · Aug 20, 2025

Dollar Moves Lower with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 1-week high on Wednesday and turned slightly lower on a decline in T-note yields. Also, political risks and concerns about Fed independence weighed on the dollar after President Trump called for Fed Governor Lisa Cook...

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

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Trump's Rebate Plan Will Push America Toward a Hyperprogressive Tax Code

The president’s $300 billion tariff rebate plan risks replaying Bush-era giveaways—but on a scale large enough to fuel inflation and deepen the deficit.

Reason · Aug 20, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady As Dogecoin Gains

Cryptocurrency markets are slightly up on Wednesday as markets shift their attention to Fed Chair Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Fed Just Poured Cold Water On Rate Cut Hopes–And Tariffs Are To Blame

The Federal Reserve indicated that inflation risks remain "considerable" due to the uncertain impact of new trade tariffs, casting fresh doubt over imminent interest rate cuts, according to the July Federal Open Market Committee minutes released Wednesday.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Palantir, AI Stocks Extend Losses Ahead Fed Minutes: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

A second day of selling pressure hit technology stocks tied to the AI theme on Wednesday, as sentiment cooled after an MIT report questioned the broad profitability of the new technology.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

What Will Powell Reveal About Interest Rate Cuts on August 22? And How Will Markets React?

Here’s what doves and hawks have to say about monetary policy.

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

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Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Stock Losses Accelerate on a Rout in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.75%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.06%, and September...

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

Fed governor urged by Trump to resign will not be ‘bullied’ into stepping down

Lisa Cook, first Black woman to sit on Fed board, responds after allegation by ally of president of mortgage fraud

Reason · Aug 20, 2025

Chip Roy on Why He Backed Trump's Spending Bill

Texas Rep. Chip Roy joins Nick Gillespie to talk about runaway spending, the uphill battle for health care reform, and where immigration fits into the liberty vs. sovereignty debate.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP

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Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Dollar Falls as Trump Calls for Fed Governor Cook to Resign

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar fell from a 1-week high today and turned lower on political risks and concerns about Fed independence after President Trump called for Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign amid a probe into two personal mortgages. FHFA Director Pulte...

Fortune · Aug 20, 2025

President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

Tech Weakness and Negative Corporate News Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.67%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.35%, and September...

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Mohamed El-Erian Slams 'Backward-Looking' Powell, Question's Fed's 2% Inflation Target—'Being Too Late'

Noted economist and chief economic adviser at Allianz, Mohamed El-Erian, has voiced his concerns about the Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation, warning that it could be making a big “mistake.”

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights.

Kiplinger · Aug 20, 2025

Where I'm Stashing My Emergency Fund Before Rates Change

Knowing what's coming can help savers prepare and maximize returns.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Drop—Target, Lowe's, TJX Companies Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the lede were updated in the story.

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