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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of AI being used for voice fraud in banking

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of a looming fraud crisis in the financial industry due to AI's ability to mimic voices

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Stocks Slip on Weakness in Chip Makers and Disappointing Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.47%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.14%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 22, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

‘Goldilocks’ is ignoring the three bears, Wall Street says

“Another week, another tariff salvo, and another market shrug,” Barclays analyst Christian Keller told clients.

Fortune · Jul 22, 2025

S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Earnings and Trade Deals

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors brace for a raft of corporate earnings reports and continue to keep a close eye on any trade developments between the U.S. and key trading partners as the August 1st deadline approaches.

Barchart · Jul 22, 2025

Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy

The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025

US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note Ahead Of Coca-Cola, GM, Lockheed Martin Earnings

U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday after ending on a mixed note on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen Warn Trump's Pressure On Powell Could Lead To 'Inevitably Higher Inflation And Economic Damage'

Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen have cautioned that President Donald Trump‘s ongoing pressure on the current Fed chief, Jerome Powell, could have dire long-term consequences for the U.S. economy.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Obama-Era Economic Advisor Warns Ending Fed Independence Could Lead to 'Higher' Mortgage Rates: How High? — 'That Depends On...'

University of Michigan economist and former Obama White House advisor Betsey Stevenson issued a stark warning about the consequences of ending the Federal Reserve's independence.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025