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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

US inflation held firm in December amid pressure on Trump over cost of living

Consumer price index rose 2.7% in year to December, in line with November, as president feuds with Fed over rate cuts

The Guardian - US

Why 2026 Might Be Your Year to Buy a New House

Slowing inflation, Fed cuts, and dropping mortgage rates mean housing prices are more competitive and affordable in 2026 than they've been throughout the 2020s.

GOBankingRates

Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time

Even Trump’s own Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, challenged Trump on his “revenge probe” of Powell.

Fortune

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The world's most powerful central bankers are rallying behind Jerome Powell

It's a rare and significant global show of force backing the Fed chair.

Axios

Wall Street is expecting Trump's Fed plot to 'backfire' spectacularly—perhaps even shutting the door more firmly on rate cuts

"Any nominee from U.S. President Trump is likely to have to place additional emphasis on their independence to try and prove they are above politics."

Fortune

Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud - as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Bank of England governor in extraordinary clash with Donald Trump over future of America's top banker

Andrew Bailey signs statement with other central bankers backing US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

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Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Eleven central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing

China is hoping President Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Muted as Investors Weigh JPMorgan Earnings, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.08% this morning as investors digest an earnings report from JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank by assets, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey was among the 11 central bank leaders to sign the statement of support.

Evening Standard

The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme court

The Guardian - US

Jerome Powell: steely Fed chair standing firm in face of Trump’s threats

Highly respected figure has cast off restrained approach in defending central bank from escalating attacks

The Guardian - US

Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Ten governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is critical

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The Independent UK

‘Agent of chaos’ Bill Pulte and Jeanine Pirro behind DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, report claims

Chairman has dismissed probe as a political attack brought about because he refuses to lower interest rates in line with ‘the preferences of the president’

The Independent UK

Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown

Inflation likely remained elevated last month as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers’ wallets

The Independent UK

Bessent unhappy with Justice Department’s criminal probe into Jerome Powell: report

Scott Bessent believes the Department of Justice has ‘made a mess’ with its unprecedented investigation into the Fed chair, according to insiders

The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly rise and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street

Asian shares have mostly gained led by a rally in Japan after Wall Street hit more records

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The Conversation

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

The Department of Justice’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has reignited concern over the independence of the central bank.

Reason

End the Fed? Or Turn It Over to Trump?

Plus: ICE shootings divide the country, the Iran uprising intensifies, and California targets billionaires with a wealth tax

Axios

Stunned Republicans tread carefully on DOJ's Powell investigation

"We need this like we need a hole in the head."

Fortune

Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? It's just one more diversionary trick as Trump outfoxes himself

You know what we're not talking about amid the latest Fed dustup? Trump's awful polling numbers, even among his own supporters.

We Got This Covered

Jerome Powell says DOJ served him with subpoenas, claims it’s really about one thing Trump wants

Trump just did something no president has ever done to the Fed.

Reason

Trump's War on Interest Rates

No one likes high interest rates on credit cards and loans, but artificially lowering interest rates via executive power is not a solution.

Barchart

Stocks Recover as Data Storage Companies and Chip Makers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.08%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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