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Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks

President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over interest rates

The Independent UK

Trump calls Fed chair ‘a numbskull’ who ‘makes it difficult for people to buy a house’

In new attack, US president accuses Jerome Powell of preventing central bank from lowering interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Fed Governor Christopher Waller Calls For 25 Bps Cut In July, Cites 'Stall Speed' Jobs Data—Says Tariff-Driven Inflation Shouldn't Stop Easing As Trump Pressures Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller just made the case for cutting interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee's July meeting.

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What To Know About Trump's Effort To Oust Fed Chair Powell

US President Donald Trump this week escalated attacks on central bank chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he could be dismissed for "fraud" over his handling of a renovation project at the Federal Reserve's headquarters.

International Business Times

Solid US Economic News Lifts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.29% and posted a 3.5-week high. Signs of strength in the US economy may keep the Fed from cutting interest rates and are supportive of the dollar. Weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-month low, June retail sales rose...

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Dollar Climbs on Signs the US Economy Is Holding Up

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.35% at a 3.5-week high. Signs of strength in the US economy may keep the Fed from cutting interest rates and are supportive of the dollar. Weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-month low, June retail sales rose more than...

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Citigroup Earnings Could Signal What’s Next for Markets

Citigroup's quarterly earnings show investors a resilient future for the stock market, backed by potentially lower interest rates from the Fed.

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Asian shares are mostly higher after Trump says he discussed firing Fed Chair Powell

World shares are mostly higher while U.S. futures are mixed after President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Trump considered firing Fed Chair but said he is 'highly unlikely' to do so

President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”.

Euronews

Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell

Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.

Al Jazeera

Callable CDs Have High Rates: We Still Don't Recommend You Get Them

Investors must carefully consider the trade-offs, as falling interest rates could lead to reinvestment at a lower yield and make selling on the secondary market difficult.

Kiplinger

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy

The Guardian - UK

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust the Fed chair

President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project

The Independent UK

Trump Pushes Fed To Slash Interest Rates To 1%, Sparking Inflation Fears

The current federal funds rate sits at 5.25–5.50%, held steady by the Fed to combat inflation and avoid overheating the economy.

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Trump admin’s attacks on Powell over $2.5 billion Fed renovation hinge on ‘VIP dining rooms’ and procedural grounds with an obscure gov agency

The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower interest rates.

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Bank of America Says If Something Breaks the Economy, It’ll Happen This Summer: How Investors Can Play It

Bank of America warns more economic shocks could happen this summer. Learn what investors should watch for and how to position your portfolio.

The Independent UK

Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

The Guardian - UK

Pound drops after Bank of England says it could further cut interest rates if jobs market slows

‘Slack’ opening up in UK economy as higher taxes squeeze employers, says Andrew Bailey

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The Independent UK

Business news live: Rachel Reeves commits to non-negotiable fiscal rules ahead of Mansion House speech

Stock markets updates and business news from Monday

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 14 July: Index outperforms, CityFibre £2.3bn funding boost

AstraZeneca and Glencore shares today kept the FTSE 100 index in positive territory during a session of outperformance versus European peers.

Fortune

Monetary policy at the world's most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV show.

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6 Things to Know About Auto Loans This Year Before Taking One

Shopping for a new car is exciting, but taking out a loan to pay for it can be overwhelming in the long run if you're not prepared. Auto loan terms, interest rates, and lender practices change every...

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip Ahead of Big Earnings, Inflation Week

Perhaps uncertainty about tariffs, inflation, interest rates and economic growth can only be answered with earnings.

Benzinga

Jamie Dimon Warns Market May Be Underestimating Rate Hike Risks, Flags Investor Complacency Amid Trump Tariffs: 'Cause Of Concern'

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has raised a red flag about the potential underestimation of the risk of higher U.S. interest rates by the financial markets.

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6 Ways a Personal Loan Can Help Millennials Boost Credit Scores

Millennials face unique financial challenges with student loan debt, housing costs and economic uncertainty affecting this generation disproportionately, many are looking for strategic ways to improve...

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