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How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display recently when he became the first president in American history to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

The Conversation

Bitcoin Hits $112,000— But Tom Lee Says $200,000 Might Still Come This Year

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could nearly double from current levels to $200,000 before year-end, according to Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors and Chief Investment Officer of Fundstrat Capital.

Benzinga

Top analyst says you weren't crazy for thinking the economy felt worse than it looked the last 3 years. The 'rolling recession' just ended

"Central to our view," Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson argues, "is the notion that the economy has been much weaker" than the headline numbers suggest.

Fortune

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FTSE 100 closes higher as gold and oil climb

The FTSE 100 index closed up 13.23 points, or 0.1%, at 9,221.14.

Evening Standard

Scott Bessent prods White House rival to settle things ‘outside’ for talking to Trump about him: report

Treasury secretary reportedly wanted to brawl and said, ‘I’m going to f***ing beat your a**’

The Independent UK

Stocks Supported by Hopes of Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Weighed Down by the Prospects of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17% but remains above last Friday's 1.5-month low. The dollar is under pressure from last Friday's weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which...

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Stocks Mostly Higher on Fed Easing Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.58%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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What August Labor Data Means for the S&P 500 in September

Labor market trends reveal cooling but not weakening in the labor market; the FOMC can provide a catalyst to reinvigorate hiring and consumer spending.

MarketBeat

2 Stocks That Could Rocket on a Fed Rate Cut

Zillow and CoStar are both primed to benefit from a fresh easing cycle, with strong momentum and bullish analyst support already in place.

MarketBeat

Potential Rate Cuts Could Benefit These Firms

With an interest rate cut finally likely, homebuilder stocks and logistics companies like BLDR, PHM, and GXO could benefit from a Fed move.

MarketBeat

Wall Street is locked in for a Fed rate cut next week: The only question is how far and how fast Powell will go

“The broader market psychology has shifted,” Convera’s George Vessey says. “The question is no longer if the Fed will ease, but how fast.”

Fortune

Ken Griffin lays down the law on why Trump needs to back off the Fed, saying his meddling could prompt a national debt crisis

Ken Griffin warns Trump’s pressure on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve risks eroding U.S. institutional credibility.

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Rise, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

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Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Market Bets On September Rate Cut—Robinhood, Applovin, Caseys General In Focus

U.S. stock futures were advancing on Monday following Friday’s negative moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga

Economist Asks Fed To Take Its 'Head Out Of The Sand' On Rates Amid Weak Jobs Report — But Cuts 'Will Harm the Labor Market,' Says Peter Schiff

Prominent economists are sharing their opinions on last week’s weaker-than-expected jobs report, seeing it as a clear sign of a slowdown in America’s labor market.

Benzinga

Trump Could 'Zimbabwify' America, Says Economist Paul Krugman: Warns Against 'Fiscal Dominance' of Monetary Policy

Economist Paul Krugman is raising the alarm against President Donald Trump’s attempts to destroy the Federal Reserve’s independence, in a push for personal control over monetary policy.

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Dow futures rise as recession fears grow while Wall Street awaits the one thing that could derail Fed rate cuts

On Thursday, the consumer price index is due, and Wall Street sees a 0.3% gain, accelerating from the 0.2% pace a month earlier.

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CPI, S&P 500 Additions and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a pivotal week following Friday's weak August jobs report that created a complex backdrop for investors, simultaneously bolstering hopes for more aggressive Fed rate cuts while raising concerns about economic momentum stalling. Here are 5 things to watch this week.

Benzinga

Wizard Of Oz Fed And $100 Silver, 'Most Dangerous Time In 40 Years'

Veteran investor Peter Grandich is warning that the market is overlooking the biggest signals in decades, with precious metals and insider selling flashing red. In an interview with Kitco News, Grandich didn’t hold back the criticism of the U.S. economic policy, the Federal Reserve, and the complacency of equity markets.

The Guardian - US

The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’

Fortune

Mortgage rates plunge to 11-month low on Fed rate cut hopes, and many lenders may quote in the high 5% range

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage sank 16 basis points on Friday to 6.29%, according to Mortgage Daily News.

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I Asked Grok Whether the Stock Market Will Go Down in 2025: Here’s What It Said

The AI chatbot Grok revealed key risks and bullish signals for 2025’s volatile stock market. Find out what could trigger a crash or fuel a rally in 2025.

Fortune

The Fed got it wrong and is late again, top economist says, as job gains collapse

"So could they play catch-up? Yes, they could. Hopefully they will, but it's a more risky operation than a lot of people expect it to be."

Benzinga

Gold's Best Year Since 1978—What's Driving The Relentless Rally?

Gold has surged to unprecedented levels in early September 2025, breaching $3,500 per ounce and gaining 37% year-to-date, as investors respond to economic risks, central bank moves and a growing crisis of trust in U.S. institutions.

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