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Supreme Court to Weigh President's Power to Fire Fed Governors
Federal Reserve
2w ago

Supreme Court to Weigh President's Power to Fire Fed Governors

The case, Trump v. Cook, challenges the 'for cause' removal protection that has insulated the central bank from political pressure for over a century, raising questions about its future independence.

Bessent Admonishes Powell, Fueling Fed Independence Concerns
Federal Reserve
2w ago

Bessent Admonishes Powell, Fueling Fed Independence Concerns

Treasury Secretary's rare public rebuke of the Fed Chair's planned Supreme Court appearance adds to market uncertainty over monetary policy and political pressure.

BlackRock's Rieder as Fed Chair Candidate Stirs Policy Shift Debate
Federal Reserve
3w ago

BlackRock's Rieder as Fed Chair Candidate Stirs Policy Shift Debate

The potential nomination of the influential bond manager signals a possible pivot from the central bank's current high-rate strategy, prompting market reevaluation.

Trump Signals Powell to Remain Fed Chair, Easing Market Jitters
Federal Reserve
3w ago

Trump Signals Powell to Remain Fed Chair, Easing Market Jitters

Former President's comments to Reuters reduce uncertainty over the central bank's leadership and policy continuity, a key concern for investors.

US Markets Brace for Turmoil as Fed Chair Faces Criminal Probe
Federal Reserve
3w ago

US Markets Brace for Turmoil as Fed Chair Faces Criminal Probe

An unprecedented criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve Chair has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising profound questions about the central bank's independence and future of US monetary policy.

Fed's Musalem Signals Patience on Rates in First Major Policy Speech
Federal Reserve
3w ago

Fed's Musalem Signals Patience on Rates in First Major Policy Speech

In his debut remarks, the St. Louis Fed President called policy 'well positioned,' suggesting a high bar for further near-term rate reductions.

Fed's 2026 Policy Committee Skews Hawkish, Stirring Market Concerns
Federal Reserve
1mo ago

Fed's 2026 Policy Committee Skews Hawkish, Stirring Market Concerns

Reports of a more aggressive voting rotation on the Federal Open Market Committee spark fears of higher interest rates and potential economic headwinds.

Dollar Hits One-Week High as Fed Minutes Reveal Rate Cut Doubts
Federal Reserve
1mo ago

Dollar Hits One-Week High as Fed Minutes Reveal Rate Cut Doubts

Internal division among FOMC officials over the timing of monetary easing prompts markets to scale back bets on aggressive 2025 rate cuts.