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Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

The Independent UK

What Will Powell Reveal About Interest Rate Cuts on August 22? And How Will Markets React?

Here’s what doves and hawks have to say about monetary policy.

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Stock Losses Accelerate on a Rout in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.75%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.06%, and September...

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Fed governor urged by Trump to resign will not be ‘bullied’ into stepping down

Lisa Cook, first Black woman to sit on Fed board, responds after allegation by ally of president of mortgage fraud

The Guardian - US

Chip Roy on Why He Backed Trump's Spending Bill

Texas Rep. Chip Roy joins Nick Gillespie to talk about runaway spending, the uphill battle for health care reform, and where immigration fits into the liberty vs. sovereignty debate.

Reason

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP

The Independent UK

Dollar Falls as Trump Calls for Fed Governor Cook to Resign

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar fell from a 1-week high today and turned lower on political risks and concerns about Fed independence after President Trump called for Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign amid a probe into two personal mortgages. FHFA Director Pulte...

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President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Fortune

Tech Weakness and Negative Corporate News Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.67%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.35%, and September...

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Mohamed El-Erian Slams 'Backward-Looking' Powell, Question's Fed's 2% Inflation Target—'Being Too Late'

Noted economist and chief economic adviser at Allianz, Mohamed El-Erian, has voiced his concerns about the Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation, warning that it could be making a big “mistake.”

Benzinga

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights.

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Where I'm Stashing My Emergency Fund Before Rates Change

Knowing what's coming can help savers prepare and maximize returns.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Drop—Target, Lowe's, TJX Companies Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the lede were updated in the story.

Benzinga

Asian shares retreat, tracking tech losses on Wall Street

Asian shares have retreated, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other stars that have been riding the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence

The Independent UK

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Will the Housing Market Crash in 2025... And If So, When?

High mortgage rates, slowing price growth, and a decline in sales have led to fears of a housing market crash in 2025. But shifting demand patterns and potential interest rate cuts on the horizon paint a slightly different picture.

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Stocks Mostly Lower as Chip Makers and Megacap Tech Companies Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down by -0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.54%, and September E-mini...

Fortune

The last time the Fed cut rates against rising inflation was right before the Great Financial Crisis. BofA warns of the 'Ghosts of 2007'

Conditions are like they were in 2007, or in the late 1990s, depending on how you look at the Fed raising rates during rising inflation, and the top 50 stocks dominating.

Kiplinger

Dow Retreats From a Record High: Stock Market Today

Quietly rising since April, Home Depot stock was conspicuously constructive Tuesday as high-profile tech names dragged equity indexes down.

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Dollar Recovers as Stocks Falter

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.12%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Tuesday and posted modest gains as weakness in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also garnered some support Tuesday after S&P Global Ratings affirmed its AA+ long-term rating and A-1+...

Fortune

Home Depot says tariff price increases are coming and customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as worries about the economy fester

Consumers are hesitant to take out loans for bigger projects, said Home Depot’s CFO.

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Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Tech

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.34%, and September...

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Signs of Peace Progress in Ukraine Boosts the Euro and Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.08%. The dollar is under pressure today from lower T-note yields. Also, signs of progress in peace talks over Ukraine are boosting EUR/USD at the expense of the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited due to concern that last week's...

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Stocks Slightly Lower as Retailer Earnings Arrive

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.52%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.13%, and September...

Benzinga

Bitcoin's Bull Run Isn't Over Without A 'Major External Trigger', Economist Argues

Economist and crypto advisor Alex Krüger is arguing that the current Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle remains intact, despite investor panic during corrections.

Benzinga

Fed Rate Cuts Won't Trigger Stock Market Boom Investors Are Hoping For, Warns Goldman Sachs

In the face of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September, a strategist from Goldman Sachs has cast doubt on the likelihood of a resulting stock market surge.

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