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The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today at Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing

Trump’s bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Tumble As PCE Index Ticks Up In July—Dell, Marvell, Alibaba Earnings 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.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her

The case could become a turning point for the 112-year-old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day political influence.

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Bob Murphy: Are We Flirting with Fascism?

Economist Bob Murphy discusses the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve, the implications of the government taking Intel equity, and capitalism under siege on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.

Reason

Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Record Is a Reminder of the Social Justice Insanity of 2020

Trump is attempting to fire a Federal Reserve board governor.

Reason

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her

The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

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Federal Reserve Governor Sues Trump Over Firing Attempt

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook challenges President Trump's attempt to dismiss her, emphasizing the importance of Fed's independence and legal precedent.

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Federal Reserve Governor Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook challenges her dismissal by President Trump in court, raising concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve and...

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Federal Reserve Governor Sues Trump Administration Over Firing Attempt

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook challenges Trump administration's attempt to dismiss her, highlighting the importance of Fed's independence and autonomy.

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Cook files suit against Trump to keep Fed board seat - Roll Call

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed suit Thursday against President Donald Trump to stop him from firing her from the Fed board.

Roll Call

Will SCOTUS Let Trump Fire Lisa Cook From the Federal Reserve?

Or will the justices say that Trump fired her for illegal reasons?

Reason

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.

Benzinga

5 High-Flying Stocks Set For A Pullback

Major U.S. stock indices rose to new all-time highs last week on the hopes of finally securing a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September. However, the rally seems much higher than you’d expect from a possible 25-basis-point cut, which is the most the Fed is likely to do…

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As Trump Spars with the Federal Reserve, Here’s 1 Commodity Trade to Make Now

December Canada dollar futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait? What to Consider

With rates holding steady and market shifts ahead, here's how to decide whether to list your house or wait.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump after he ‘fired’ her

Trump’s unprecedented move against the central bank's leadership is an effort to ‘undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve’, Cook’s lawyer said

The Independent UK

Asian shares post modest gains after Wall Street nears more records

Shares are moderately higher in Asia after an afternoon push left major indexes on Wall Street just below their recent records

Reason

Did Collins v. Yellen Lead Trump To Fire Lisa Cook?

Bill Pulte, the director of the FHFA, could investigate the Federal Reserve because Trump could fire the holdover Biden appointee.

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The Conversation

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?

Benzinga

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.

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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.

The Conversation

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.

Benzinga

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.

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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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