want to get his take on the markets, treasuries, the economy amid this government shutdown. I want to bring in Drew Mattis. He's the chief market strategist at Metife Investment Management.Uh we keep uh we keep moving higher. Are we moving too high or you know, you can only get higher if you go higher. So where are we.>> Well, I think that's a great point. When you compare what earnings expectations are and you compare it to growth expectations among economists, you know, there's a gap there. uh and if you' ...

The question for investors now is how much power over the Fed the Senate will cede to the president. ...

Core Viewpoint - President Trump has publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting he may attempt to remove him due to dissatisfaction with Powell's cautious approach to interest rate cuts [3][4]. Group 1: Trump's Criticism and Actions - Trump has labeled Powell as "Too Late Powell" for his reluctance to cut interest rates, despite the Fed lowering rates for the first time this year [3]. - A recent social media post by Trump depicted him firing Powell, indicating ongoing tensions between the President and the Fed Chair [2][3]. - The Trump administration has previously expressed discontent with the Fed's renovations, hinting at potential motives for seeking Powell's removal [4]. Group 2: Legal and Market Implications - Historically, no U.S. president has successfully fired a Fed Chair, and legal interpretations suggest that such an action may not be permissible under current law [4]. - The financial markets have shown minimal reaction to Trump's threats against Powell, although concerns exist that firing Powell could lead to increased long-term interest rates due to perceived shifts in Fed independence [5][6].

Trainers attorneys for Fed Governor Lisa Cook are arguing the Supreme Court should reject President Trump's push to fire her as a lawsuit plays out challenging her attempted removal. Cook's lawyers say if the court grants Trump's request, it would, in their words, eviscerate the independence of the Federal Reserve Board. Earlier today, a group that includes every living former Federal Reserve chair along with a number of former Treasury Secretary Saries also uh urged the Supreme Court to deny President Trum ...

So, do you worry that the Fed will get it wrong. I mean, he he's got some appointments to fill and he and he wants lower interest rates. The president >> he wants lower interest rates and and I got to tell you, if I were the president, I would let the Fed do their job and I would let the Fed have as much perceived and real independence as possible because the Fed often has to make choices that are pretty painful to make. And if the president's perceived as being in control of the Fed, then what happens when ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today fell from a 1-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.31%.  The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year.  The dollar found support Monday on hawkish comments from St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, who said they see limited room for additional Fed interest rate cuts. The dollar is also being u ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today fell from a 1-week high and is down by -0.12%.  The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year.  The dollar found support today on hawkish comments from St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, who said they see limited room for additional Fed interest rate cuts. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which could p ...

Key TakeawaysGoldman Sachs (GS) warns that gold prices could surge to nearly $5,000 an ounce if the Federal Reserve's independence is undermined, potentially triggering a flight from traditional assets into the precious metal.President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a new annual $100,000 fee on companies for obtaining or renewing H-1B visas, a move expected to significantly impact industries reliant on foreign skilled workers.In a separate executive order, Trump launched a new "Gold Car ...

Washington DC. Aean Javvers has this latest. Aean, >> Melissa, CNBC has obtained a clip exclusively of an interview with former White House adviser Steve Bannon.The interview is conducted by Sean Spicer, who's of course the former press secretary for Donald Trump in his first term. Uh, in this interview, Bannon makes a provocative suggestion about the future of Scott Bessant, who's the Treasury Secretary, and whether or not he should have a role at the Fed. Here's what he says.I am a big believer that on an ...

Washington DC. Aean Javvers has this latest. Aean, Melissa, CNBC has obtained a clip exclusively of an interview with former White House adviser Steve Bannon.The interview is conducted by Sean Spicer, who's of course the former press secretary for Donald Trump in his first term. Uh, in this interview, Bannon makes a provocative suggestion about the future of Scott Bessant, who's the Treasury Secretary, and whether or not he should have a role at the Fed. Here's what he says.I am a big believer that on an in ...