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HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 - Caught on Camera

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

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

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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

‘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

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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.

Fortune

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.

Reason

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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Dollar Falls and Precious Metals Surge on Concerns Over Fed Independence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. Threats to Fed independence hammered the dollar on Monday after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of criminal charges against the Federal Reserve over his June testimony on Fed headquarters renovations is the consequence of the Fed not...

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Republican Senator Calls Out Trump For Attempted Coercion, Siding With Jerome Powell

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the Trump administration on social media for its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times

Republicans slam Powell probe as ‘coercion’ as Trump tries strong-arming central bank

GOP pushback could imperil Trump’s efforts to remake the central bank’s board in his own image

The Independent UK

How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation?

The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings.

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Roll Call

GOP lawmakers ding Powell probe as coercion, distraction

Some Republican lawmakers on Monday criticized the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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Stocks Fall Slightly as Fed Independence Threatened

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.04%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls and Precious Metals Soar to Record Highs as Fed Independence Threatened

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. Threats to Fed independence are hammering the dollar today after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of criminal charges against the Federal Reserve over his June testimony on Fed headquarters renovations is the consequence of the Fed not...

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Stocks Retreat on Concerns Over Fed Independence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.27%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Guardian - US

Some Republicans speak out against DoJ investigation into Fed chair

Republican senator vows to block all Fed nominations ‘until legal matter is fully resolved’

International Business Times UK

Jerome Powell Warns 'Pretext' Investigation Is a Power Play That Could Undermine Fed Independence

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says a 'pretext' investigation risks politicising interest rate decisions and weakening Fed independence.

The Independent UK

Gold price soars to new record as US Federal Reserve faces threats

Gold prices surged to a new record high of 4,600 US dollars per ounce, driven by investor concerns over threats to the independence of the US central bank. The precious metal's value has increased by approximately 70% over the past year, reflecting a broader trend of investors seeking safe haven…

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Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Fed Fears, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.64%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.82% this morning as sentiment took a hit amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.

Euronews

US opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Powell said the investigation, linked to a testimony he gave to a Senate committee about renovations to Fed buildings, was an attempt to limit central bank independence.

The Guardian - UK

Criminal investigation into Fed chair Powell has ‘reinforced’ concerns over independence, Goldman Sachs warns, as dollar weakens – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Tillis to oppose all Fed nominees over Powell investigation

Sen. Thom Tillis said he'd oppose any nominees for the Federal Reserve due to the administration's criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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