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Stocks end down as Fed policy meeting begins

It follows the release of industrial and retail data in the US.

The Independent UK

US Fed Opens Key Meeting After Trump Aide Sworn In As Governor

The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee narrowly won confirmation to join the central bank -- while another top official fights her removal by the president.

International Business Times

‘Peak Goldilocks’: The markets have bought the Fed rumors — watch for them to sell on the news

Markets will move on Wednesday after Wall Street parses Cook’s statement and his Q&A for clues about future rate cuts beyond Wednesday.

Fortune

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Trump is pushing for a 'big cut' from the Fed—but he's already on a losing streak

Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to get the steep rate cut he demands, as Powell and the FOMC weigh weaker jobs data.

Fortune

Charlie Kirk murder suspect told he faces death penalty if convicted in first appearance – as it happened

Tyler Robinson makes virtual court appearance charged with seven counts including aggravated murder; next court date set for 29 September

The Guardian - US

Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Fed governor Lisa Cook

The White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board, which was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics.

Euronews

Senate approves White House’s Stephen Miran to serve on Fed board

The vote to confirm Stephen Miran was largely along party lines, 48-47.

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US appeals court blocks Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve

Cook’s claim that she was denied due process has a ‘strong likelihood of success’, court rules

Al Jazeera

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Can't 'Scapegoat' His Failure As Appeals Court Rejects Attempt To Unseat Lisa Cook Ahead Of Key FOMC Meeting

In a major setback for President Donald Trump, a U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia denied an emergency motion to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to participate in this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Benzinga

Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid

Senate votes 48-47 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in place

The Guardian - US

Trump nominee Miran confirmed to Fed ahead of rate decision

Miran is considered likely to further Trump's arguments for lower interest rates.

Axios

US Senate Poised To Advance Trump Aide's Appointment At Fed

The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.

International Business Times

What could come after interest rate cuts this week

Rapidly deteriorating job growth has solidified support for a quarter-point interest rate adjustment among Fed officials.

Axios

Why the Fed is likely to cut rates as economic uncertainty mounts

Caught between economic uncertainty and political pressure, the Federal Reserve will decide this week whether to begin cutting interest rates after nine months — and by how much.

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Roll Call

Government funding and more nominations headline this week in Congress - Roll Call

This week the House aims to pass a stopgap funding bill designed to avoid a government shutdown at least into November.

Benzinga

Trump Trying To 'Take Over The Fed,' Says Elizabeth Warren: Turkey, Argentina And Nixon-Era Serve As Cautionary Tales, Warns Senator

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused President Donald Trump of attempting to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve, warning that such a move could spark inflation, driving up costs substantially for American families.

Fortune

The Federal Reserve is about to have an extremely awkward meeting

While there is little doubt about the outcome of the Fed meeting, there are still questions over who exactly will be voting.

International Business Times

US Fed Poised For First Rate Cut Of 2025 As Political Tension Mounts

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year at its policy meeting this week, spurred by a weakening jobs market -- but political tension looms over the gathering.

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The Fed 'desperately' wants to avoid a recession because it doesn't want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says

"Obviously nobody wants a recession. But also in the context of Fed independence, they really don't want to get blamed for going into a downturn because that would impair their ability."

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Meets BlackRock's Rick Rieder As Trump Eyes Fed Chair Replacement For Jerome Powell: Report

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues vetting candidates as Trump administration seeks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement by May 2026.

Kiplinger

September Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The September Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.

Roll Call

Administration seeks to halt judge’s ruling to keep Cook at Fed - Roll Call

The Trump administration asked an appeals court not to allow Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed board while courts consider her lawsuit.

International Business Times

Trump's Fed Nominee Miran Advances Amid Concerns Over Central Bank Independence

Miran, currently serving as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, has pledged to take an unpaid leave of absence from his White House role if confirmed to the Fed, according to PBS NewsHour.

Roll Call

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.

Benzinga

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…

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