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Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Resigns After 18 Months

US Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has unexpectedly resigned after just 18 months, citing personal reasons. The departure fuels speculation about internal discord at the world's most powerful central bank.

Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power

Trump Vows to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook if Re-Elected

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook 'on Day One' of a potential second term, signalling an unprecedented assault on the US central bank's political independence and sending shockwaves through financial mark

Trump: Slash Immigration to Cure US Inflation

Ex-President Donald Trump proposes a controversial economic strategy, linking high immigration to soaring inflation and outlining radical plans for his potential return to the White House.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Cools

The US Federal Reserve pauses its aggressive rate-hiking campaign, signalling a potential turning point in the battle against inflation. We break down the impact on mortgages, savings, and the global economy.

Jamie Dimon's Chilling Economic Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has delivered a sobering assessment of the global economy, warning of a 'hard landing' and potential stagflation. The banking titan's comments signal turbulent times ahead for markets, interest rates, and government spending

Asian Markets Dive Following Fed's Hawkish Stance

Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, plunged sharply after US Federal Reserve signals dashed hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, mirroring a significant sell-off on Wall Street.

US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows

The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

Trump Demands Fed Chief's Head in Explosive Economic Rant

Donald Trump launches a blistering attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of political bias and hinting at drastic action if re-elected. The former president also took aim at JD Vance and Hyundai in a wide-ranging economic tirade.

US Jobs Report: August Hiring Slump as Tariffs Bite

Exclusive analysis of the US August jobs report reveals a significant hiring slowdown, with the economy adding just 130,000 jobs. Rising trade tariffs are cited as a key factor creating uncertainty and stifling growth.

Trump Allies Draft Plan to Curb Federal Reserve Independence

A radical proposal from Donald Trump's allies seeks to strip the Federal Reserve of its independence, allowing the White House to demote Chair Jerome Powell and influence interest rates, a move that could shake global markets.

Trump Sued by Fed's Lisa Cook Over Discrimination Claims

Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Dismissal

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.

Trump Hints at Fed Replacement for Lisa Cook

Former President Donald Trump signals a potential change at the Federal Reserve, suggesting he already has a candidate in mind to replace Governor Lisa Cook, whose term expires in early 2026.

Who is Lisa Cook? The Economist Reshaping US Policy

An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.

Fed Governor Sues Trump Administration in Landmark Case

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman initiates landmark legal action against the Trump administration, challenging the President's authority to demote her in a dramatic escalation of tensions between US financial regulators and the White House.

Trump Fires Fed Governor, Sparks Market Turmoil

President Trump's shock dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook triggers global market selloff, dollar collapse, and fears of constitutional crisis. Live updates on economic fallout.

Trump Claims He Fired Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

In a move that sent shockwaves through global markets, former President Donald Trump has claimed he fired Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The explosive allegation, made on his Truth Social platform, threatens to upend the sacred independence of the w

Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

In a dramatic escalation of his battle with the US central bank, President Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The shocking move, citing a 'failure to align with national economic interests,' sends the strongest signal yet of Trump's inten

Powell's Rate Warning Triggers Wall Street Rout, Nvidia Tumbles

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempers 2024 rate cut expectations, triggering a Wall Street sell-off. The tech-heavy Nasdaq plummets, led by a sharp decline in AI giant Nvidia, while the political sphere reacts to Donald Trump's primary victories.

Trump Threatens to Oust Fed's Powell If Re-elected

Former President Donald Trump has issued a thinly-veiled threat to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he would not be reappointed if Trump wins the 2024 election, citing his own expertise in selecting 'good chairmen'.

Fed Holds Rates, Signals Just One Cut in 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds interest rates at a 23-year high, projecting a more cautious single cut in 2024 as US inflation proves persistent. Markets react to the hawkish stance.

Asia Shares Fall as Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Looms

Asian shares and European futures fall sharply as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's key Jackson Hole speech. Markets brace for hawkish tones on US interest rates, with the FTSE 100 set for a lower open. Live updates on global market reaction and a

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