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Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank’s independence

Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns ‘unprecedented’ assault on Fed’s independence

The Guardian - US

Fed Chair Jerome Powell vows to ‘stand firm in face of threats’ after Trump’s DOJ launches probe

Jerome Powell has said that the US Federal Reserve is being threatened with criminal indictment by the Trump administration.

The Independent UK

Some Republicans speak out against DoJ investigation into Fed chair

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

The Guardian - US

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Gold Rallies, VIX Spikes as Fed Chair Powell Responds to Criminal Indictment

Over the weekend, Powell said the DoJ charges are a pretext to apply pressure over Fed rate cuts.

Barchart

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.

International Business Times UK

Gold and silver soar after US targets Federal Reserve in Powell probe

European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records.

Euronews

First Thing: Trump weighs ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as death toll of protesters climbs

US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds. Plus, how Grok’s nudification tool went viral

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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…

The Independent UK

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.

Barchart

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

The metal climbed by around 2% on Monday morning to a high of 4,600 US dollars (£3,415) per ounce, beating a previous record set in late December.

Evening Standard

‘Sell America’: Investors dump U.S. assets in fear of the end of Fed independence

Wall Street analysts are almost universally negative about the news.

Fortune

Powell: Trump Weaponising DOJ To Undermine Fed — Lawmakers Rally Behind Chair

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accuses Trump of weaponising the DOJ to pressure the Fed, sparking lawmakers' support and market jitters.

International Business Times UK

What's Moving Markets Monday Morning?

While I wanted to talk about something else, anything else, to start the week, the latest market news was not expected, nor was it surprising.

Barchart

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.

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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

Roll Call

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.

The Independent UK

US futures slip while Asian shares gain as Fed chair Powell faces Trump legal threat

US futures experienced a dip on Monday, contrasting with gains across Asian markets, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Department of Justice had served the central bank with subpoenas.

Fortune

Stock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed's independence

Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it's retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump's preferences on interest rates.

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DOJ probe on Powell draws swift backlash from Congress as key GOP senator says he won't confirm anyone for the Fed until case is resolved

"If there were any remaining doubt whether advisers within the Trump Administration are actively pushing to end the independence of the Federal Reserve, there should now be none."

The Guardian - US

Justice department opens investigation into Jerome Powell as Trump ramps up campaign against Federal Reserve

Fed chair accuses DoJ of threatening criminal charges over building renovation projects because central bank defied Trump’s interest rate demands

Fortune

Powell blasts DOJ criminal probe as attack on Fed independence. 'Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats'

He said in a statement Sunday that the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment.

The Independent UK

Trump says he doesn’t ‘know anything about’ the DOJ’s investigation into the Federal Reserve

President Trump has long pressured Powell to cut the central bank’s interest rates

Axios

Trump's DOJ launches criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell

Powell calls the investigation an assault on the Fed's independence from politics.

The Guardian - US

US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic

White House is meanwhile facing questions about an apparent embargo breach over Trump’s social media post

The Independent UK

Hiring was likely modest in December to end a year of weak job growth

Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate

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