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In a post-truth world, what happens if we can’t trust US economic data any more?

We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics?

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Trump Escalates Fed Fight: Fires Governor, Eyes Full Overhaul

President Donald Trump doesn't just want to lower interest rates—he wants to rebuild the Federal Reserve from the ground up. And this week, he made another big move.

Benzinga

President Trump Attempts To Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

President Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations raises concerns about Fed's independence and financial system stab...

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President Trump Makes Markets Move Again: Stock Market Today

The White House is moving ahead with plans to reshape the Federal Reserve and to buy shares in more sectors and stocks.

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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has huge implications for a keystone of good economic policy: central bank independence.

The Conversation

Opendoor (OPEN) Stock Surge Continues As Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Real Estate Rally

Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN) shares are surging again Tuesday, contributing to a 48% gain over the past five trading sessions. The move higher comes amidst a broader rally in the real estate sector, fueled by optimistic signals from the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga

Trump’s threat to fire another Fed member has Wall Street weighing the price of ‘wrecking institutions’ with ‘scapegoat economics’

While UBS’s Paul Donovan told clients the attempt was “completely unprecedented,” Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel argued her ousting adds “noise but little substance” compared with the Fed’s longer-term policy pivots.

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Was Lisa Cook Unfairly Targeted? Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board Over Fraud Claim

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing 'sufficient cause' over mortgage fraud claims. Cook denies wrongdoing and vows to fight the dismissal in court.

International Business Times UK

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Slip After Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook—Interactive Brokers, PVH Corp, Okta In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

Benzinga

Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets

Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month.

Euronews

UK retail stocks tumble as Deutsche Bank cuts ratings, French market drops on political fears - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Morgan Stanley Sees Fed Rate Cuts Starting In September After Powell's Jackson Hole Shift — Forecasts Steady Easing Through 2026

Investment bank Morgan Stanley says that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates starting in September, reversing its prior views of the Fed choosing to hold rates steady through March 2026.

Benzinga

Asian shares decline following Wall Street's dip

Asian shares are lower following a broad decline on Wall Street that reversed some of the big gains from last week

The Independent UK

Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Cites 'False Statements' On Mortgage Agreements As Reason: 'Deceitful And Potentially Criminal Conduct'

President Donald Trump fired Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, on Monday.

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Asian shares track Wall Street's rally after Powell hints at rate cuts

Asian shares have tracked Wall Street's rally after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted that cuts to interest rates may be on the way

Benzinga

The US Government 'Needs Lower Rates More Than Anyone' As Federal Interest Payments Touch $1.2 Trillion, Says Popular Commentator

On Sunday, in a post on X, The Kobeissi Letter highlighted the mounting pressure of interest payments for the U.S. government, saying that the Federal Reserve may have to slash interest rates substantially to prevent debt servicing from spiraling out of control.

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50-Year-Old Making $5,900 A Month In Dividends Shares Top 7 Stocks, Plans Exit From 9-to-5 – 'I'm Sick Of Corporate World'

Dividend stocks are gaining attention amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points next month. Data from Purpose Investments showed inflows into the five largest dividend ETFs surged tenfold last month compared with the start of 2024.

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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.

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‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

International Business Times

From 401(k)s to Mortgages: What Jerome Powell's Surprise Rate Cut Signal Means for Americans

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's surprise rate cut is set to ripple through the US economy, affecting everything from 401(k)s to mortgages. Here's what the move could mean for ordinary Americans.

International Business Times UK

From 401(k)s to Mortgages: What Jerome Powell's Surprise Rate Cut Signal Means for Americans

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's surprise rate cut is set to ripple through the US economy, affecting everything from 401(k)s to mortgages. Here's what the move could mean for ordinary Americans.

The Independent UK

Trump gives meandering answer about the Fed after Powell hints at rate cut the president has long wanted

The Federal Reserve chairman’s remarks come as Trump has long demanded an interest rate cuts

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‘Strongest signal yet’: Donald Trump’s latest power play is just another episode of ‘King for a Day’

Unfortunately, not everyone’s impressed by his royal tantrums.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Bitcoin Shares Today?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) shares climbed more than 4% Friday to trade above $117,000 as cryptocurrencies surged on fresh signals from the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga

Tom Lee Says Market Is Too 'Optimistic' About Rate Cuts: 'Premature Rate Cuts Could Exacerbate' Inflation

Prominent market strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors has issued a caution to investors, stating that the market is currently pricing in too much optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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