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El-Erian Says Powell Should Resign—To Save The Fed Itself

Escalating political attacks on the Federal Reserve have prompted economist Mohamed El-Erian to say Fed Chair Jerome Powell should resign—not for missteps, but to actually protect the central bank's independence.

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Mohamed El-Erian Says Jerome Powell 'Should Resign' To Protect Fed's Independence As Trump Escalates Attacks Over 'Mission Creep'

Noted economist Mohamed El-Erian suggested that Chairman Jerome Powell‘s resignation could be a strategic move to maintain the operational autonomy of the Federal Reserve.

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Ex-Trump Advisor Judy Shelton Slams Federal Reserve's $900 Billion Losses, Says 'Violates The Norms' To Have A Fed Chair Who Can't Be Fired

Economist Judy Shelton, a former advisor to President Donald Trump during his first term and senior fellow at the Independent Institute, delivered a sweeping critique of the Federal Reserve on Monday.

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Stocks hit fresh all-time highs as strong earnings continue to power market rally

After the first week of this earnings season, 73% of companies beat per-share profit estimates, above the first-week average of 68%, according to BofA.

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Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box.

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A weak housing market could deliver rate cuts and rescue the Fed from Trump

Toward the end of the year, the housing market may become a bigger deal for inflation than tariffs - Comerica Bank chief economist Bill Adams said.

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Did Stock Market Just Signal How Much It May Fall If Trump Fires Powell?

Financial markets have signaled they don't want Powell fired. But if it does happen, there's little precedent to guide investors.

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US Dollar Can Lose Its 'Supremacy Premium' If Fed Interferes With Bond Market: Currencies Are 'Release Valve For Unsustainable Fiscal Policy'

The U.S. dollar's status as the world's premier currency could be at risk if the Federal Reserve intervenes in the bond market to curb rising interest rates, warns Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer.

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Can Donald Trump fire Jerome Powell, US Federal Reserve chair?

Trump questions Fed Chair Powell’s tenure, hints fraud, yet experts view removal improbable due to legal constraints.

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Asian shares mostly advance after Wall Street cruises to more records

Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rose to records following better-than-expected updates on the economy and a mixed set of profit reports from big U.S. companies

The Independent UK

Businesses are already passing the cost of tariffs onto consumers, Federal Reserve survey finds

Prices are expected to rise even more by late summer, the Federal Reserve said

The Independent UK

White House seeks inspection of Fed building as Trump piles pressure on Powell

US president has suggested the central bank mismanaged funds for renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters

The Guardian - US

Beige Book Flags Growing Pessimism As Tariffs And Labor Shortages Squeeze US Economy

The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book shows modest growth but rising concerns over tariffs and immigrant labor shortages, clouding the economic outlook.

International Business Times

Asian shares are mostly higher after Trump says he discussed firing Fed Chair Powell

World shares are mostly higher while U.S. futures are mixed after President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve

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Trump considered firing Fed Chair but said he is 'highly unlikely' to do so

President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”.

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Inflation Rises, Tariffs to Blame

Plus: Zohran Mamdani's brilliant plan, Google monopoly claims fall flat, and more...

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Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says Trump's in a 'question mark' moment—and it could go the way of Ronald Reagan or Jimmy Carter

"It's a 50-50," the chief economist of Allianz said on Yahoo Finance's Morning Brief, adding this is something you usually see in developing countries.

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Washington Breaking The Global Economy? Economist Mohamed El-Erian Warns The US Now 'Resembles A Developing Nation'

Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian warns that the United States’ recent economic behavior is creating instability, not just at home, but across global markets.

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Trump Gets FAQ'd By Powell—No Champagne Rooms, Just Clearing Cancer Dust

The Federal Reserve is under fire from the Trump administration over a controversial renovation project at its Washington headquarters, which has soared past its original $2.5 billion estimate.

International Business Times

Trump Pushes Fed To Slash Interest Rates To 1%, Sparking Inflation Fears

The current federal funds rate sits at 5.25–5.50%, held steady by the Fed to combat inflation and avoid overheating the economy.

The Independent UK

Trump ramps up his war on Jerome Powell - and might have found reason to oust the Federal Reserve chair

Donald Trump has found a new angle to attack Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and potentially replace him

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Treasury Bonds Just Hit 4-Week Lows. How Much Lower Can They Go?

September U.S. T-bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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Bitcoin blows past $120,000 to new all-time high as investors pile into BlackRock ETFs

The asset management giant saw an influx of $2.4 billion into its crypto investment products last week.

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Monetary policy at the world's most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV show.

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I Asked ChatGPT If a Recession Is Coming Soon — Here’s What It Said

Recession has been a term thrown around a lot in the past several years. Even though the stock market is back near record highs, trade tariffs, continued inflationary concerns and unknown effects from...

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