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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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."

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.

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated his criticism of the Federal Reserve on Friday, urging sweeping reforms and accusing the central bank of driving inflation and inequality while President Donald Trump weighs successors to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.