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Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor

Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties are urging the Supreme Court to preserve the Federal Reserve’s political independence and allow Lisa Cook to remain as a central bank governor for now

The Independent UK

Why Trump’s attacks on the Fed’s independence are so dangerous

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week. But the aggressive action Trump seeks could dramatically backfire

The Guardian - US

Janet Yellen Warns Of 'Catastrophic' Consequences As Trump Fires Fed's Lisa Cook: 'Higher inflation, Volatile Growth...Weakened Currencies'

Janet Yellen, the former chair of the Federal Reserve, has issued a stark warning about the potential fallout from President Donald Trump’s recent attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

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Former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen Warn Trump's Pressure On Powell Could Lead To 'Inevitably Higher Inflation And Economic Damage'

Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen have cautioned that President Donald Trump‘s ongoing pressure on the current Fed chief, Jerome Powell, could have dire long-term consequences for the U.S. economy.

Benzinga

Peter Schiff Says Trump Wants Fed Chair Jerome Powell To Do 'Exactly' What He Accused Janet Yellen Of Doing For Obama: 'A Dangerous Step'

Economist Peter Schiff is calling out President Donald Trump’s blatant hypocrisy on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy, saying that his demands and behaviors mirror what he had himself condemned in the past.

Benzinga

Trump's 'Bills Over Bonds' Strategy Can Spell Doom For The Dollar, Warns Craig Shapiro: 'Got Gold, Bitcoin?'

Leading macro strategist, Craig Shapiro, is warning that President Donald Trump’s proposal to lean more in favor of short-term Treasury bills could have major ramifications for the U.S. Dollar.

Benzinga

Janet Yellen says America would be 'lucky to skirt a recession'

"We’re in a world of tremendous uncertainty,” the former Federal Reserve chair and U.S. Treasury secretary said.

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White House Cites Tariff Reports That Undermine Its Own Claims

Attempting to defend Trump's tariffs, the White House points to studies that show they raise prices, cut manufacturing output, and lead to costly retaliation.

Reason

Europe’s leaders pile pressure on EU to release $200 billion of frozen Russian assets

A rift is emerging between the east and west of the EU over what to do with Russia’s seized central bank reserves.

Fortune

Trump versus the bond market: president-elect’s campaign rhetoric puts investors on edge

Some analysts fear ballooning federal debt and a bullish stock market means ‘something will surely snap’

The Guardian - UK

Chinese hackers infiltrated US Treasury Secretary's PC — attackers had access to over 400 PCs

Chinese hackers accessed over 400 computers and over 3,000 unclassified files when they infiltrated the U.S. Treasury.

Tom’s Hardware

US Treasury To Take Extraordinary Measures As Debt Limit Reached

US nears trillion debt limit, Congress under pressure to act to avoid default.

Top News

US Treasury To Take 'Extraordinary Measures' To Avoid Debt Default

The US Treasury Department will start taking "extraordinary measures" next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

International Business Times

Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling

In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen said her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon

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Treasury Nominee Supports Tougher Sanctions On Russia

Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russian oil entities to disrupt funding for Ukraine conflict.

International Business Times

Trump's Treasury Secretary Nominee Claims There Will Be 'Economic Calamity' If Republican Tax Cuts Are Not Extended

Scott Bessent warned about the dangers of not extending tax cuts implemented during Donald Trump's first term.

International Business Times

Yellen Warns Against Extending Trump Era Tax Cuts: 'Unsustainable'

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that plans to extend President-elect Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts -- which remained in place under Joe Biden but are set to expire -- will add to unsustainable deficits.

Reason

Janet Yellen's Short-Term Thinking Could Cost the U.S. Big

The Treasury Secretary’s debt decisions during the pandemic locked in low rates—but only for two years. Now, taxpayers are paying the price.

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Reason

Will 2025 Be the Year of U.S. Fiscal Sanity?

With inflation risks persisting and entitlement spending surging, the situation cannot be ignored. But we never should have gotten to this point to begin with.

The Guardian - AU

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report

Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research

Top News

Trump Criticizes Mccarthy Over Debt Ceiling Suspension Decision

President-elect Trump criticizes debt ceiling suspension, urges prompt action. Treasury Secretary emphasizes urgency.

The Independent UK

Janet Yellen warns Congress ‘extraordinary measures’ will be needed to stop US hitting debt limit

Yellen said the treasure will need to take ‘extrodinary measures’ to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling early next year

International Business Times

Janet Yellen Warns Congress Will Need to Take 'Extraordinary Measures' to Avoid Hitting Debt Ceiling Next Month

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned congressional leaders Friday that "extraordinary measures" will soon be required to prevent breaching the debt ceiling.

The Guardian - US

Janet Yellen issues warning to Congress as US nears debt limit

Treasury secretary says ‘extraordinary measures’ needed to avoid default, and urges lawmakers to raise borrowing limit

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Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns Of Impending Debt Ceiling Crisis

Treasury Secretary Yellen warns of impending debt ceiling breach, urges Congress action to protect U.S. credit. Inflation raises government borrowing costs.

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