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Trump Doesn't Need To Fire Jerome Powell. He Needs To End America's Spending Addiction.

The executive branch wants to use the Federal Reserve as a tool to accommodate the government's frenzy of reckless borrowing.

Reason

Presidential visits to the Fed in the past have been endorsements of its independence—Trump's visit today? Not so much

Previous presidential visits to the Fed symbolized respect for its independence. Trump’s stop comes after repeated attacks on interest rate policy and a public clash over renovation costs, raising fresh concerns about political pressure on the central bank.

Fortune

You'll Kick Yourself in the Summer if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now

These are the moves to make now while rates remain higher.

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Donald Trump will add to pressure on Jerome Powell with visit to Federal Reserve

The US president and the central bank have clashed over a $2.5bn renovation and its ongoing refusal to cut interest rates

The Guardian - UK

AI's voice mimicking software is so powerful that a terrified Sam Altman just warned the Fed about a 'fraud crisis' around the corner

In a wide-ranging interview with Fed governor Michelle Bowman, Altman talked about what "terrifies" him about the crisis coming "very, very soon."

Fortune

Trump To Visit Federal Reserve In First Presidential Trip In 20 Years, Raising Stakes For Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump is set to visit the Federal Reserve on Thursday, as per the White House. This visit is seen as a direct escalation of Trump’s ongoing pressure on the Fed and its Chairman, Jerome Powell.

Benzinga

Dow Jones Industrial Average Nears New Highs: Stock Market Today

The successor to the first stock market index is getting up there with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in all-time-high territory.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Despite Equities Rally

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday despite equities making new highs.

Benzinga

‘Intelligence too cheap to meter’ is AI’s next frontier, Sam Altman says

“There are cases where entire classes of jobs will go away,” Altman said on a panel at the Federal Reserve, while predicting “entirely new classes of jobs that will come.”

Fortune

Ripple, Circle Push For Fed Access As $5.7 Trillion Stablecoin Surge Fuels Ambitions To Replace SWIFT, Says Industry Observer

Major digital asset firms and issuers of stablecoins, Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) are aiming to become integral players in the banking system to show how crypto can now be used in banking, as highlighted by Anthony Agoshkov, co-founder of Marvel Capital.

Benzinga

Federal Reserve Rates 'Justified' Despite Being Highest Among G-10 Peers, Says LPL Economist As Trump Pressures Jerome Powell To Exit

Despite holding the highest policy rate among G-10 nations, Jeffrey Roach, the Chief Economist at LPL Financial, emphasizes that while the administration’s lobbying for lower rates is not new, the Federal Reserve‘s independence in pursuing its mandate remains paramount.

Benzinga

The Fed is listening to Trump but will likely make him wait anyway

Although Trump thinks Powell is “the Worst Federal Reserve Chairman in History,” the Fed chair and his colleagues probably are listening to the president’s arguments in favor of a lower rate.

Fortune

Court blocks Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ attempt to end birthright citizenship – as it happened

The 2-1 ruling from the ninth US circuit court of appeals brings issue one step closer to coming back before supreme court. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

US Stocks Likely To Open Higher As Trump Seals Japan Trade Deal — Tesla, AT&T, Texas Instruments Earnings On Deck

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after ending on a mixed note on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga

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Polymarket Crypto Bettors See 50% Chance Of Fed Rate Cut In September Meet Amid Escalating Trump-Jerome Powell Clash

Cryptocurrency bettors are pricing in a 50% chance that the Federal Reserve will enact the first interest rate cut of 2025 during the upcoming September meeting.

Fortune

Here's how the Fed's renovation budget ballooned to $2.5 billion

Key invisible costs have propelled criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell by President Trump and his allies.

Benzinga

Bill Pulte Is 'Crushing It' And Would Be An 'Exceptional Pick,' Says Chamath Palihapitiya — Backs Trump Ally As Jerome Powell Replacement

Chamath Palihapitiya has endorsed William "Bill" Pulte as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, calling him an ideal candidate with deep expertise in housing and strong alignment with the Donald Trump administration.

The Guardian - US

OpenAI CEO tells Federal Reserve confab that entire job categories will disappear due to AI

Sam Altman also said AI could already diagnose better than doctors, as his company expands into Washington

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The Independent UK

Police deny wrongdoing in death of Alabama man, dispute family's account

An Alabama police department denies any wrongdoing in the death of Phillip Reeder, who died while handcuffed in August 2024

Barchart

Dollar Falls due to Lower T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.47% and posted a 1.5-week low. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday from lower T-note yields. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US July Richmond Fed manufacturing index unexpectedly fell to an 11-month low. The dollar found some underlying support...

Latin Times

Republican Sen. Reportedly Posts And Then Deletes Fake Resignation Letter From Fed Chair Powell

Republican Sen. Mike Lee reportedly posted and then deleted what he believed to be a resignation letter from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

Fed chair Jerome Powell resignation letter fake appears to dupe Trump-boosting Republican senator

Mike Lee, a Utah MAGA loyalist, posted and then deleted a tweet celebrating Powell’s supposed resignation on Tuesday with a copy of the fake letter

Barchart

Has the Dollar Index Found a Bottom?

The U.S. dollar index has declined steadily from the January 2025 high of over 110 to the July 2025 low of 96. The index is currently near its recent low in a bearish trend, with U.S. interest rate and tariff policy weighing on the world’s reserve currency.

The Independent UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of AI being used for voice fraud in banking

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of a looming fraud crisis in the financial industry due to AI's ability to mimic voices

Benzinga

El-Erian Says Powell Should Resign—To Save The Fed Itself

Escalating political attacks on the Federal Reserve have prompted economist Mohamed El-Erian to say Fed Chair Jerome Powell should resign—not for missteps, but to actually protect the central bank's independence.

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