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Trump faces new legal battle after firing Fed Governor
NBC News· 2025-08-27 00:30
Tonight, President Trump facing a new legal battle after his unprecedented move to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook overnight declaring Cook hereby removed from her position, saying, "There is sufficient reason to believe you may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements." She uh seems to have had an infraction, and she can't have an infraction, especially that infraction, because she's in charge of, if you think about it, mortgages, and we need people that are 100% above bo ...
What to Understand About Trump Weighing Extending Influence to Fed Banks
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-26 21:36
What would it mean for his influence over the central bank. Sure. So, if uh the president is successful in his bid to oust Governor Cook, that would give him another opening um to another vacancy to appoint someone on the Fed board in Washington.There are seven governors on the board and then that includes the chairman. Uh right now there are two Republican appointees. Uh Trump has nominated a third.Um and that nomination is pending because we we had a fed governor resign in early August, Governor Adriana C ...
What to Understand About Trump Weighing Extending Influence to Fed Banks
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-26 21:30
What would it mean for his influence over the central bank. Sure. So, if uh the president is successful in his bid to oust Governor Cook, that would give him another opening um to another vacancy to appoint someone on the Fed board in Washington.There are seven governors on the board and then that includes the chairman. Uh right now there are two Republican appointees. Uh Trump has nominated a third.Um and that nomination is pending because we we had a fed governor resign in early August, Governor Adriana C ...
What to Understand About Trump Weighing Extending Influence to Fed Banks
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-26 21:27
Federal Reserve Governance & Influence - The President's potential ousting of Governor Cook could create another vacancy on the Fed board, allowing for another presidential appointment [1] - Currently, there are two Republican appointees on the seven-member Fed board, with a third nomination pending [1] - If another governor steps down, the President could potentially secure a majority (four out of seven) on the Fed board [2] - A majority on the Fed board could potentially support the President's push for lower interest rates [2] Regional Bank Oversight - The Fed board has the authority to reauthorize the 12 regional bank presidents every 5 years [4] - The administration might consider exerting pressure on regional bank presidents through board members aligned with their views, particularly regarding interest rate policies [4] - This scenario is hypothetical but is being considered by administration officials [5]
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Ash Crypto· 2025-08-26 19:48
BREAKING:🇺🇸 TRUMP JUST SAID "I THINK WE HAVE TO HAVE LOWER INTEREST RATES" ...
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Investopedia· 2025-08-26 19:30
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on Tuesday, giving back the gains posted at the end of last week after Fed Chair Powell opened the door to a cut in interest rates. Monitor these vital chart levels. https://t.co/fbNiNTrGdR ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-26 19:00
Investors appear to see a risk that inflation or interest rates will stay high. That may be because the political danger will outlast Donald Trump https://t.co/fRR6MWlbVn ...
Tariff inflation pressures will mount over the coming months, says Vanguard's Joe Davis
CNBC Television· 2025-08-26 18:51
Market Trends & Fed Influence - The market is influenced by the Federal Reserve's independence, which impacts interest rates and financial markets [3] - Debates about whether the Federal Reserve is dovish or hawkish are ongoing and impact portfolio managers' decisions [5] - Bond market indicators, including the yield curve, inflation expectations, and currency markets, are key factors in shaping the market outlook [5] Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation - Vanguard believes US exceptionalism has a time stamp, suggesting diversification outside the US is prudent, regardless of AI outlook [7] - Fixed income market is more compelling than it has been in 15-20 years, offering opportunities for active risk-taking [9] - Bonds are back, offering higher coupons and diversification benefits, making them attractive even for those skittish on the equity market [10] - Intermediate exposure is recommended as a starting point for Treasury investments, cautioning against short duration strategies [13] Bond Market Opportunities - Many bonds have outperformed the US equity market over the past 25 years [8] - The fixed income market presents compelling opportunities for returns and diversification [11] - Consider the re-entry point when the Federal Reserve eases, as it's a challenging aspect of tactical investing [14]
The Fed Admits DEFEAT On Inflation Goal
From The Desk Of Anthony Pompliano· 2025-08-26 16:45
Monetary Policy & Inflation - The Federal Reserve has effectively abandoned its 2% inflation target, which it hasn't consistently achieved since February 2021 (over 50 months) [1] - The Federal Reserve acknowledges a "0%" chance of returning inflation to the 2% target [2] - Rate cuts are anticipated, leading to an influx of cheap capital into the market [2] Market Outlook - Asset prices are at all-time highs, and further increases are expected due to anticipated rate cuts [1][2] - The US economy is projected to "run hot," benefiting investors [3] - Bears predicting recession are expected to be incorrect [3]