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The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Trump officials urge Fed to remove governor after she refuses to quit

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is latest figure targeted by Trump administration over claims of mortgage fraud

The Guardian - US

FTSE ends above 9,300 for first time amid brighter PMI print

UK public sector borrowing was also better than expected last month, although the data is unlikely to end talk of tax rises in the autumn budget.

Evening Standard

Wall Street ticks lower as investors await Powell's speech

Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated.

Euronews

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Jackson Hole Preview: Don't Expect Powell To Wave The Rate-Cut Flag Yet

The Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Symposium kicks off Thursday, but all eyes are on Chair Jerome Powell's speech Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Markets are hoping for clues on interest rate cuts, but Powell is unlikely to commit just yet.

Benzinga

Powell dará su último discurso en Jackson Hole bajo la atenta mirada de Wall Street y Washington

Hace solo tres semanas, el presidente de la Reserva Federal, Jerome Powell, habló con los periodistas después de que el banco central mantuviera su tasa de interés clave sin cambios por quinta reunión consecutiva y afirmó que el mercado laboral era “sólido”.

The Independent UK

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

By ignoring the quantity theory of money and employing neo-Keynesian macroeconomic models, central bankers are often wrong-footed.

Fortune

Fed Minutes Reveal Hawkish Officials Still In Control: Economist Says 16% Effective Tariffs Put Inflation 'On The Front Burner'

Recently released minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting confirm that officials favoring a tough stance on inflation remain in control, opting to hold interest rates steady as they monitor the economic impact of tariffs.

Benzinga

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Wall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence

The bond market flinched yesterday, and stocks sold off.

Fortune

Powell Signals Rate Cuts in His Jackson Hole Speech. Here's What Wall Street is Saying

In his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said current conditions "may warrant" rate cuts.

Kiplinger

Stocks Slip Before the Open With Focus on Fed’s Jackson Hole Summit and U.S. PMI Data, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.22%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.10% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s gathering at Jackson Hole, U.S. business activity data, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

Barchart

Powell 'Should Resign' Reiterates Mohamed El Erian Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium: 'Longer He Stays, More He Attracts Attacks' On Federal Reserve

Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian on Thursday reiterated his call for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign, arguing it is a necessary step to protect the central bank’s independence from political pressure ahead of the pivotal Jackson Hole Symposium.

Benzinga

Fed official says she won't be 'bullied' by Trump into resigning

US president Donald Trump is seeking to influence central bank policy after repeatedly criticising chair Jerome Powell for not cutting the short-term interest rate.

Euronews

Asian Markets Creep Up As Investors Await Key Speech

Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.

International Business Times

Jackson Hole 2025: Fed’s Signal Could Shift Stocks Fast

Powell’s Jackson Hole speech may spark market volatility, with sector winners depending on whether the Fed signals rate cuts or holds steady

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Kiplinger

Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today

We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.

International Business Times

Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

The Independent UK

Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

Barchart

What Will Powell Reveal About Interest Rate Cuts on August 22? And How Will Markets React?

Here’s what doves and hawks have to say about monetary policy.

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The Guardian - US

Fed governor urged by Trump to resign will not be ‘bullied’ into stepping down

Lisa Cook, first Black woman to sit on Fed board, responds after allegation by ally of president of mortgage fraud

Fortune

President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Benzinga

Mohamed El-Erian Slams 'Backward-Looking' Powell, Question's Fed's 2% Inflation Target—'Being Too Late'

Noted economist and chief economic adviser at Allianz, Mohamed El-Erian, has voiced his concerns about the Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation, warning that it could be making a big “mistake.”

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Drop—Target, Lowe's, TJX Companies Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

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

International Business Times

Asian Markets Waver As Japan Exports Show Tariff Strain

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

Benzinga

Trump's Tariffs, Stubborn Interest Rates Add To 'Economic Uncertainty' For Home Depot's Big-Ticket Sales

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) expressed during its second-quarter earnings call that it is navigating a complex economic landscape where new President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates are fueling customer hesitation on large-scale projects.

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