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X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-09-02 08:20
Market Trends - US stocks are expected to continue rallying after four months of gains [1] - The rally is anticipated due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts coinciding with robust corporate earnings [1] Analyst Opinion - Morgan Stanley's Michael Wilson predicts the continued stock market rally [1]
X @Balaji
Balaji· 2025-09-01 20:50
DECOUPLING FROM DOLLARSThe US sends India billions in printed dollars for valuable goods. This is actually the US government ripping off India, like it does Vietnam, and everyone else, including its own citizens...not vice versa.To be precise: last year India exported $87B of valuable goods to the US for $42B of goods plus $45B worth of increasingly worthless dollars:That difference of $45B was, effectively, made up by money printing, which the Fed does at will:The current administration incorrectly thinks ...
MSNBC Highlights - Aug. 31
MSNBC· 2025-09-01 10:00
Political Landscape & Potential Authoritarianism - The report highlights concerns about potential authoritarian tendencies, citing the president's remarks about having the right to do anything and the possibility of arresting political opponents [1][5] - The analysis suggests a pattern of replacing non-partisan officials with loyalists across various government institutions, including the CDC, Federal Reserve, CIA, and others [2][3] - The report points out the administration's increasing conflict with "blue cities," including threats of immigration crackdowns and National Guard deployments [4] Economic & Financial Risks - The report warns of potential risks to the Federal Reserve's independence, highlighting concerns that political influence could lead to runaway inflation, economic destabilization, and capital flight [7][10] - It mentions the US has a 37 trillion dollar outstanding debt, and the interest cost on that is around a trillion dollar [10] - The report references historical examples of hyperinflation in countries like Turkey (around 80% inflation) and Argentina due to politically influenced monetary policy [10] Immigration & Due Process - The report discusses a federal judge's ruling against the Trump administration's attempt to expand expedited removal of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns about due process [8][9] - It notes concerns that expedited removal processes could lead to the deportation of American citizens or green card holders [9] Resistance & Civic Action - The report highlights examples of citizen resistance, including protests, community building, and acts of defiance against perceived injustices [14][17] - It emphasizes the importance of individual acts of courage and collective action in defending democracy [16] Epstein Scandal - The report mentions the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, including the planned release of documents to Congress and meetings with survivors [13] - It highlights the frustration and disappointment of survivors regarding the released transcripts of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell [14]
The fight at the Federal Reserve explained
MSNBC· 2025-08-30 21:27
Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy Impact - The Federal Reserve's actions, including interest rate adjustments, directly influence household finances, affecting mortgage rates, credit card debt, and the cost of groceries [2] - Lisa Cook's role at the Federal Reserve and the broader Fed policies have a tangible impact on the financial well-being of every American household [2] Socio-Political Context - The analysis suggests a pattern of targeting Black individuals in positions of power, framing attacks on Lisa Cook within this context [3][4] - The document argues that attacks on Lisa Cook are not solely about her position but reflect broader issues of power dynamics and inclusion [4] Economic Implications - The document asserts that the situation impacts paychecks, jobs, savings accounts, and student loans, linking it to personal financial security [5] - The narrative suggests that the attacks on Lisa Cook and the independence of agencies have implications for individual economic stability [5]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-30 16:20
Donald Trump underestimates how much work he still has to do at the Federal Reserve. That is one reason investors are calm https://t.co/rlA7YtkozF ...
Trump is reshaping govt. institutions in 'breathtaking assertions of executive power'
MSNBC· 2025-08-29 20:51
I probably don't have to tell our loyal viewers that it has been a very busy week for the Trump administration. In her latest column, the New Yorker Susan Glasser, who's with us now, lays out a catalog of events from the attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to firing the new CDC director, threats to take over Democratic run cities, a federal takeover of Union Station, and that's just a partial list. Joining us now, former Montana Senator and MSNBC political analyst John Tester.David French and ...
Arguments Made in Cook's Emergency Hearing | Balance of Power: Early Edition 8/29/202
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-29 20:06
LISA COOK'S HEARING ENDS WITH NO RULING. A JUDGE IN WASHINGTON GIVES LEGAL TEAMS ON BOTH SIDES MORE TIME TO MAKE THEIR CASE OVER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EFFORT TO FIRE THE FEDERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR. WE WILL BRING YOU TO THE COURTHOUSE IN WASHINGTON FOR A LIVE REPORT FROM TYLER KENDALL WHERE THINGS JUST WRAPPED UP WITH INSIGHTS FROM MICHAEL AND NATASHA SERIN FROM THE YALE BUDGET LAB.OUR PANEL IS IN PLACE. JEANNE SHEEHAN ZAINO AND RICK DAVIS ARE WITH US. WE START ON WALL STREET.CHARLIE PELLETT HAS THE LATEST ON THE ...
Trump’s effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook is in court. Will it succeed?
MSNBC· 2025-08-29 15:47
NBC News justice reporter Ryan Riley is following this morning's court hearing. Also with us, chief economic correspondent for Axios, Neil Irwin, and former federal prosecutor Ankush Kadori. So Ryan, the hearing is underway.Have there been any developments yet. It is our our colleague Julia Jester uh is in the courthouse now reporting back and what the judge is essentially saying Judge Cobb is laying out you know the importance of uh this case and sort of laying out a schedule for how this uh will proceed. ...
Scott Alvarez: This is the first time a president has attempted to remove a Fed gov for cause
CNBC Television· 2025-08-29 15:19
Let me bring in Scott Alvarez who's the former general counsel to the Fed board of governors and also a Georgetown law adjunct professor. When you were advising the board, did this question of what constitutes cause ever come up for you. Well, no, it did not.Um, in fact, this is the first time a president has attempted to remove a governor from the Federal Reserve in the Federal Reserve's history. Remove them for cause. So, this is a denovo issue for the Federal Reserve.I I I'm looking at the government's r ...
Trump asks judge to allow Lisa Cook firing without delay; Fed seeks only ‘prompt ruling’
CNBC Television· 2025-08-29 13:26
Meanwhile, we got some news for you right now. The Trump administration out with a response to Lisa Cook's lawsuit this morning and Aean Jabers is in Washington right now. He's actually at the courthouse.Aean. >> Yeah, that's right, Andrew. This response just dropped within the past couple of minutes on the court system.We're waiting, remember, for that hearing with Lisa Cook here at the courthouse at 10:00 a. m. Eastern.This is the Department of Justice's response to her lawsuit in advance of that hearing. ...