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President Demands Resignation of a Fed Governor

Trump calls on Fed Governor Cook to resign

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign, citing a call by the head of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency urging the Department of Justice to probe Cook over alleged mortgage fraud.

Bloomberg · 10h

Trump Ally Calls on Bondi to Probe Fed’s Cook Over Mortgages

The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over a pair of mortgages, the latest in a series of moves by the Trump administration to increase legal scrutiny of Democratic figures and appointees.

The New York Times · 4h

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Demands Resignation of a Fed Governor

Security clearances: The clearances of 37 current and former national security officials were revoked at the direction of President Trump, his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said on Tuesday. Many of them worked on Russia analysis or foreign threats to U.S. elections. Read more ›

Powell at Jackson Hole, Fed Minutes, Walmart Earnings

The Wall Street Journal · 5h

Powell at Jackson Hole, Fed Minutes, Walmart Earnings: Still to Come This Week

This week's set-piece event is the Jackson Hole central-bank gathering in Wyoming, slated for Thursday through Saturday. Investors will tune into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech for any hints on whether the central bank might kick off interest-rate cuts in September.

Reuters · 12h

Dollar grinds higher with Fed in focus in run-up to Jackson Hole

The dollar got off on the front foot on Wednesday following two days of gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole annual symposium later this week for clues on the path for monetary policy.

CNBC on MSN · 23h

Treasury yields edge lower ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole conference

Treasury yields edged lower Tuesday as investors awaited the Fed's July meeting minutes and its annual Jackson Hole symposium later in the week.

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Hassett likely to be Trump's pick for Fed chief, though Warsh is more qualified, CNBC survey finds

President Donald Trump will tap his top economic advisor Kevin Hassett to be the next Fed chair, according to respondents to ...

7hon MSN

'Upside down economically': Here's why the housing market probably won't get more affordable if the Fed cuts rates

Fed rate cuts are unlikely to lower borrowing costs for American homebuyers, according to one CIO. Mortgage rates and home ...

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after Target earnings with Fed minutes on deck

US stock futures steadied on Wednesday after a bruising day for tech stocks, as investors weighed the latest retail earnings ...

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What to Expect from Fed Chair Powell's Speech on Friday: 3 Key Scenarios

Wall Street will be listening closely to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech Friday at the Jackson Hole economic ...

1don MSN

US stocks end little changed, with eyes on Fed conference and big box retail earnings

U.S. stocks closed a listless day nearly flat as investors wait for key retail earnings and an annual Fed conference for ...

19hon MSN

How Trump is using the Fed chair selection process to pressure Powell to lower rates

The TV-style approach could present the White House with an excuse to meet with some current Fed officials who don’t support ...

20hon MSN

Treasury's Bessent says interviews for potential Fed chairs will start around Labor Day

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interviews for 11 Federal Reserve chair candidates will start around Labor Day as the ...

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Bowman Focuses on Her Current Fed Role Including Rules Overhaul

US Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she’s keeping her focus on the regulatory portfolio she has now, including ...