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3 Gold ETFs That Could Surge If the Fed Cuts Rates This Month

Gold has been in a holding pattern since April. With the Fed slated to cut rates in September, these ETFs could break out alongside the precious metal.

MarketBeat

Bloomberg's Chief U.S. Economist's Inflation Tracker Just Flashed A September Rate Cut Warning—Markets Aren't Listening

Wall Street traders betting on Federal Reserve rate cuts might want to pump the brakes. Bloomberg Chief U.S. Economist Anna Wong is throwing cold water on market optimism following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s latest speech, and her data tells a compelling story about why the central bank isn’t rushing to…

Benzinga

Fed Funds Rate To Fall Below 4% In 2025, But Strategist Urges Caution On Predictions: Govs 'Don't Know Any Better Than My 7-Year-Old'

The bond market is aggressively pricing in a Federal Reserve easing cycle that would see two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, pushing the Fed Funds Rate below 4%.

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Trump’s war on Fed is ‘serious danger’ to world economy, says ECB head

Christine Lagarde issues warning about risks of undermining central bank’s independence

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street May Be Overlooking Dangers Of Trump's Ongoing Fed Assault, Warn Economists: 'Financial Markets Might Not…'

In a recent survey, economists have cautioned that the financial markets are not fully considering the potential risks of President Donald Trump’s ongoing assaults on the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga

Gold Prices Hit Four-Month High As Mohamed El Erian Flags Increase In Central Banks Holdings To A 30-Year High Vs US Treasuries

Gold prices surged to a four-month high on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and safe-haven demand.

Benzinga

Trump quashes health concerns on Truth Social—‘never felt better in my life’—and tees up next battle with the Fed’s Lisa Cook

Trump pushes Judge Jia Cobb to recuse herself from his battle with Fed governor Lisa Cook, escalating tensions over the central bank’s independence.

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Fed independence ‘hangs by a thread’ after Trump moves to oust Lisa Cook

Efforts to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook and install allies could erode the bank’s autonomy, with consequences for inflation, market confidence and everyday borrowing.

Euronews

When Markets Peak, Catalysts Are The Only Edge That Matters

When markets peak, the only real edge comes from catalysts. Structural events that unlock value independent of the index.

Barchart

Consumer Tech News (August 25–August 30): Nvidia Shines but Stocks Wobble on Hotter Core PCE; AI Bets Accelerate, EVs Face Headwinds

Despite a strong quarter from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)—now the world's largest public company—U.S. stocks lost momentum by week's end.

Benzinga

Powell's Rate Cut Signal, Nvidia's Earnings, US GDP Data On Blockchain, Economic Crisis Signal And More: This Week In Economy

It was a weekend filled with significant developments in the world of finance and technology. From the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut to Nvidia’s earnings, here’s a quick rundown of the top stories that you might have missed.

Benzinga

Trump Once Complained About Democrats Using Lawfare. He Is Now Going After His Political Opponents Using The Same Technique

President Donald Trump is unleashing accusations, escalating the threats to his political rivals, ideological opponents, critics, and federal officials who refuse to toe his line.

Benzinga

China's AI Plans, Employment Data and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a critical week following Friday's tech sector volatility that was triggered by concerns over China's semiconductor ambitions, particularly reports that Alibaba is developing its own AI chip.

Barchart

What would the Fed do in a tie vote? It's not clear, and the Bank of England had to break a deadlock this month

There have been three occasions when a vote on the FOMC passed by a one-vote majority, though the last time it occurred was in 1973.

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Donald Trump’s ‘illegal’ move could curse America with hyperinflation where even bread cost ‘$1000 more every day’

He doesn't understand or doesn't care about the consequences.

The Guardian - US

‘Racist as hell’: Trump’s cabinet is almost all white, and he keeps firing Black officials

President’s targeting of Fed governor Lisa Cook highlights his efforts to remove diverse voices from government

Kiplinger

I'm a Financial Adviser: Three Things You Will Wish You Did Before the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

With potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, you might want to lock in today's higher yields and consider adjusting your asset allocation.

International Business Times UK

US Consumer Spending Jumps in July as Services Drive Inflation Higher

US consumer spending rose sharply in July, with higher demand for services driving inflation pressures. The latest figures highlight the challenge facing the Federal Reserve as it weighs rate decisions.

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Stocks Settle Lower as Tech Shares Selloff

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down by -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.22%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.68%, and September...

Benzinga

Wall Street Is At All-Time Highs, But Inflation Sends Warnings: This Week In Markets

Despite hitting fresh record highs midweek, U.S. equities lost steam by Friday as inflation indicators complicated the Federal Reserve's path forward on interest rates.

Barchart

Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Friday and turned lower following the weaker-than-expected August MNI Chicago PMI report and after the University of Michigan’s US August consumer sentiment index was revised lower. The dollar was also pressured by...

Benzinga

Trump-Cook Battle Triggers Rush To Gold As Bullion Eyes New Records

Gold prices rallied Friday, inching near record highs, as a legal battle over President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook continued to stoke fears of political interference in U.S. monetary policy and triggered a rush to precious metals.

Benzinga

Mortgage Fraud Is Now A Trump-Era Flashpoint—Here's Everything You Need To Know

Mortgage fraud is a serious allegation, one that President Donald Trump has hurled toward three of his staunch critics: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and California Senator Adam Schiff.

International Business Times

Court Battle Underway As Fed Governor Cook Contests Firing By Trump

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

Benzinga

Stocks Fall, Gold Rallies, Silver Hits 14-Year Highs As Inflation Rises: What's Moving Markets Friday? (CORRECTED)

Editor's Note: This headline has been updated to accurately reflect silver's market milestone.

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