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Senate Banking advances Miran nomination for Fed - Roll Call

Senate Banking advances Stephen Miran for a Federal Reserve post after he says he'll take unpaid leave from White House job.

Roll Call

Senate Panel Set To Advance Trump's Fed Pick Stephen Miran Despite Dem Pushback

Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump‘s pick for Federal Reserve governor, is likely to pass the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday. This brings him closer to joining the central bank, even though there are worries about the Fed’s independence. The committee has 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats, and the Republicans are…

Benzinga

Judge keeps Cook at Fed as courts consider lawsuit on her firing - Roll Call

A federal judge said Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain at the central bank while the court considers whether President Trump can fire her.

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Lisa Cook can remain at Fed while fighting Trump dismissal, says judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Euronews

Gold's Best Year Since 1978—What's Driving The Relentless Rally?

Gold has surged to unprecedented levels in early September 2025, breaching $3,500 per ounce and gaining 37% year-to-date, as investors respond to economic risks, central bank moves and a growing crisis of trust in U.S. institutions.

Benzinga

Trump Fed Pick Says He's 'Not At All' A 'Puppet' As Elizabeth Warren Warns Stephen Miran Would 'Take An Axe' To Central Bank Autonomy

President Donald Trump‘s Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Miran defended his independence during a contentious Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday, as Democrats warned his appointment could undermine the central bank’s autonomy over monetary policy decisions.

Benzinga

Trump's Fed Governor Pick Vows To Uphold Central Bank Independence

Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure from the president to slash interest rates.

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Fed nominee Miran tells senators he’ll be independent of Trump - Roll Call

Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he won't resign even if confirmed to become a Fed governor.

Roll Call

Fed independence ‘hangs by a thread’ after Trump moves to oust Lisa Cook

Efforts to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook and install allies could erode the bank’s autonomy, with consequences for inflation, market confidence and everyday borrowing.

Euronews

What would the Fed do in a tie vote? It's not clear, and the Bank of England had to break a deadlock this month

There have been three occasions when a vote on the FOMC passed by a one-vote majority, though the last time it occurred was in 1973.

Fortune

Trump news at a glance: president hints he already has replacement in mind for Fed governor Lisa Cook

Trump reportedly considering same aide he has nominated to serve out another Fed board member’s term. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 26 August

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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

Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?

Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding.

Kiplinger

Trump declares war on the Fed, setting up a titanic struggle for world's most important central bank

“President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so,” Cook said.

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The Federal Reserve could start resembling the Supreme Court

Fed governors typically step down before their terms expire, but they may stay on until a president from their political party is in the White House.

Euronews

Fed official says she won't be 'bullied' by Trump into resigning

US president Donald Trump is seeking to influence central bank policy after repeatedly criticising chair Jerome Powell for not cutting the short-term interest rate.

Barchart

Stocks Decline Ahead of US Inflation News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.36%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Dollar Moves Higher Ahead of US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.36% to a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher Monday as EUR/USD retreated after comments from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy dampened optimism of any quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war when he rejected any talk of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. Also,...

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September Fed Rate Cut? Goldman, JPMorgan Make The Same Call

Economic tremors ripple across financial markets as shifting global dynamics push major banks to alter their interest rate forecasts. J.P. Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, moving up its forecast from December.

Barchart

Stocks Turn Mixed Ahead of This Week's Key Inflation Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.05%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains on Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.38% at a 1-week high. The dollar is moving higher today as EUR/USD retreated after comments from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy dampened optimism of any quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war when he rejected any talk of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia....

Barchart

Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Strength in Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.04%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.04%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Fortune

The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

Investors think the Fed will almost definitely cut interest rates in September, and they are hoping that the consumer price inflation report—due tomorrow—won’t show a significant rise in inflation.

AAP

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

Fortune

Trump’s pick for the Fed ‘fuels an existential threat’ as central bank independence is targeted, JPMorgan says

“The main threat to the Fed independence is not politically motivated turnover shifting the outcome of votes.”

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