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ECB's Lagarde Hopes Trump Won't Fire US Fed Chief Powell

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that she hoped US President Donald Trump would not oust the country's central bank boss Jerome Powell prematurely.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Stocks Climb on Trade Deal Optimism and Strong Q1 Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.13%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know

As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices keep hitting record after record

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

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Gold price hits record high: What’s behind the precious metal’s rally?

Gold prices have surged almost 31% so far this year already, driven by rising safe haven demand and an increasingly volatile global economy.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Dollar Recovers on US Trade Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32%. The dollar today is rebounding higher from Monday's 3-year low. Short covering emerged in the dollar today on trade deal optimism after US trade negotiators said they have made "significant progress" toward a bilateral trade deal with India following talks...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Stocks Rebound on Trade Deal Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.54%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Trump Could Cross An Economic Red Line For Wall Street As Markets Tank

Trump is further rattling markets by demanding Fed Chair Jerome Powell cut rates and discussing removing him despite the central bank's independence

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025

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Can Trump Fire Powell?

"Can Trump fire Powell?" may not matter anymore as the White House uses its power to get what the president wants from the Fed: lower interest rates.

Kiplinger · Apr 22, 2025

Gold Hits Record, Stocks Mixed As Trump Fuels Fed Fears

The rush for safety saw gold hit yet another record above $3,500, and while the dollar steadied after the previous day's selloff, it remained under pressure against its major peers.

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025

'The Dollar Would Fall Off a Cliff': Expert Predicts What Would Happen if Trump Fired Jerome Powell

Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22, 2025

First Thing: Harvard sues Trump administration over grants freeze

University fights back against threats to cut federal funding. Plus, tributes pour in for Pope Francis

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Global markets are all over the place after U.S. stocks slumped following Trump’s attacks on Fed chair Powell

Analysts expressed a high degree of nervousness at the prospect that Powell might be replaced by someone who would give Trump more direct political control over the Fed.

Fortune · Apr 22, 2025

Stock Index Futures Gain With Focus on Trade Talks and Tesla Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.05% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s sell-off on Wall Street, while investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials and a raft of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on…

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Pound hits seven-month high against dollar amid US stock market turmoil

Trump has urged the Fed lower interest rates immediately

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

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Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Is Donald Trump threatening the US Federal Reserve’s independence?

US president Donald Trump has been increasingly calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that there is "virtually no inflation", as energy and grocery prices continue to decrease considerably.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Wall Street rebounds as Trump admin signals ‘de-escalation’ of trade war with China: Live updates

The International Monetary Fund downgraded growth in nearly all countries amid ongoing uncertainty from the Trump administration’s trade policy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

IMF slashes global growth forecast to 2.8% this year due to Trump trade war – as it happened

Growth forecasts for most advanced countries have been cut, as IMF warns that trade tensions will hurt economic activity

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 22 April: Gold hits record and dollar in focus after Trump interest rate criticism

Gold’s record $3500 an ounce amid a continued flight from safe haven US assets today provided the focus in a resilient session for the FTSE 100 index.

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Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Investors flee US assets as Trump attacks Fed’s Powell and calls for rate cuts

Investors continued offloading US assets as the Trump administration seeks a way to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump has demanded rate cuts, referring to Powell as “a major loser” in a social media post. The US dollar weakened to a three-year low.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Gold Hits Record, Stocks Slip As Trump Fuels Fed Fears

Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar steadied and equities mostly fell as Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2025

US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell

S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank’s independence.

Barchart · Apr 21, 2025

Threats to the Federal Reserve’s Independence Hammers Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -2.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -2.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.46%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -2.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Kiplinger · Apr 21, 2025

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 971 Points as Powell Pressure Ramps Up

President Trump is increasing his attacks against Jerome Powell, insisting the Fed chair cut interest rates.

Fortune · Apr 21, 2025

Trump’s Powell threats sink stocks in rocky start to trading week

A major concern: The future independence of the Federal Reserve.

Barchart · Apr 21, 2025

Dollar Retreats and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Threats to Fed Independence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.98% and posted a new 3-year low. The dollar sold off Monday on a renewed crisis of confidence in the dollar after National Economic Council Director Hassett said President Trump was contemplating the possibility of firing Fed Chair Powell. The firing of...

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