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Asian Markets Diverge With Eyes On Nvidia Earnings

Asian markets diverged Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant Nvidia.

International Business Times

Trump's Attempt To Fire Lisa Cook Lacks Factual Or Legal Basis, Says Fed Governor's Lawyer: 'We Will Be Filing A Lawsuit…'

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be filing a lawsuit to prevent her firing by President Donald Trump, according to a lawyer hired by the central bank official.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Recovers Amid Trump's Potential Fed Majority; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Gain; Analyst Expects ETH To Consolidate In This Range

Leading cryptocurrencies rebounded Tuesday amid increased expectations of a rate cut following Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s removal and President Donald Trump getting a potential majority on the central bank’s board.

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Trump news at a glance: president hints he already has replacement in mind for Fed governor Lisa Cook

Trump reportedly considering same aide he has nominated to serve out another Fed board member’s term. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 26 August

The Guardian - US

Up 140% in 2025, This Dividend Stock Is Still a Buy as Trump Takes on the Fed

Anglogold Ashanti stock is up 140% in 2025 and has a generous dividend policy. The stock looks set to rise further this year amid the bullish outlook for gold.

Barchart

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.

Benzinga

Stocks Finish Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.43%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.43%, and September...

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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.

Kiplinger

Fed Turmoil Weighs on the Dollar and Boosts Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday over the Fed's independence and fears about capital flight after President Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing "sufficient cause" based on allegations she made false statements on one or more mortgage...

Barchart

Will Fed Rate Cuts Spark a Small-Cap Stock Rally?

Small-caps, industrials, and financials: IWM & more sectors on watch for September

Barchart

‘Zero self awareness’: Newsom trolls Trump deputy’s description of ‘crooks’ in government over Lisa Cook ouster

Trump’s ‘firing’ of Fed board governor scares Wall Street and sets up another protracted court battle

The Independent UK

Who Is Lisa Cook, The Fed Governor Trump Seeks To Fire?

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump's latest target as he ramped up pressure on the central bank.

International Business Times

Why every CEO—and every American—should be fed up with Trump's Fed attack

CEOs must recognize that they can inadvertently become complicit in the erosion of core American values as they watch, worried from the sidelines.

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Russell 2000 Hits 9-Month Highs, Bitcoin Drops Below $110,000: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

Investors are watching small caps heat up on an otherwise slow Tuesday morning, with the Russell 2000 climbing 1% and outpacing its larger peers, amid growing bets on a Fed rate cut next month.

The Guardian - US

Trump is out to end the Fed’s autonomy. Here’s how he’s trying to get his way

A condo is at the heart of extraordinary battle over the future of the Federal Reserve – and its independence

Fortune

The markets’ reaction to Trump hides a darker truth that puts the American economy at risk, Piper Sandler warns

“The U.S. is moving away from free markets, limited government, and the rule of law at an astonishing pace,” the investment bank says.

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.

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Bond ETF Investors On Alert During Fed Shake-Up, Rising Yields

Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction.

MarketBeat

Retail Roundup: Key Winners and Losers After Q2 Earnings

See which big-name stocks were winners and losers from a huge week of retail earnings, with tariffs, CEO changes, and guidance increases creating headlines.

Fortune

Investors are salivating over rate cuts as Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook opens the door for a GOP Fed majority: ‘This is very positive’

It’s more important to have a dovish Fed than an independent one, investor Jay Hatfield told Fortune.

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.

The Guardian - US

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor facing removal by Trump?

The first Black woman to sit on Fed board faces another obstacle in a long line she has faced and written about

Evening Standard

Stocks dip amid Trump’s Fed move and French worry

The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60 points, 0.6%, at 9,265.80.

Roll Call

House panel says it will examine allegations against Fed's Cook - Roll Call

President Trump's firing of a Fed governor comes amid wider scrutiny of the central bank, including by a House Financial Services task force.

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