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Investors feared that the uncertainty around a US government shutdown may also delay the release of economic data seen as crucial in determining the rate cut trajectory by the Federal Reserve.

Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote

The White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board, which was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics

From status quo to 50 bps rate cut: Three scenarios for Indian stock markets that will depend on Fed decision

Some analysts opine that a 25 bps rate cut by the US Federal Reserve should be expected, while others hint at a bumper 50 bps cut.

Fed debate turns to pace of cuts amid heavy Trump pressure

A cut this week, however, won’t necessarily set the Fed on a smooth glide path to lower rates

And the next Fed chair is? Trump shortlists Hassett, Warsh and Waller as finalists

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is helping run the search, says the Fed's "policymaking arrogance" has caused missteps

Trump moves to fire Fed governor; Lisa Cook to file lawsuit, says 'he has not authority'

By ousting Cook, the president could potentially add another voice to the Fed's board, to try and shift interest rates in his favored direction.

‘Unprecedented’: Donald Trump moves on the Federal Reserve

President’s attempt to fire governor Lisa Cook risks undermining central bank’s independence

Jerome Powell Jackson Hole speech Live: US Fed chair leaves door open to interest rate cut, say tariffs pushing prices in some categories

Jerome Powell Speech Latest News Today (August 22): He highlighted that while the labor market remains strong and the economy continues to demonstrate 'resilience,' downside risks are building.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she won’t be bullied into stepping down

Trump has tarnished Fed Chair Jerome Powell as “Too Late” for not slashing rates months ago, and suggested he too should step aside.

Powell’s global peers to cheer for the Fed in rebuke to Trump

The Fed chair is facing relentless attacks from President Donald Trump for refusing to cut interest rates. Trump has also pledged to replace Powell next year when his term as chair expires with someone more compliant.

Equities retreat as Powell dampens Fed Sept cut hopes | N18G

U.S. stocks closed well off earlier highs after a choppy session on Wednesday (July 30), as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell chilled expectations the central bank might be poised to cut rates at its September meeting. In keeping rates unchanged, as was widely expected, the central bank said "the unemployment rate remains low, and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," in a split decision that saw two governors dissent. Stocks were modestly higher before the Fed statement as investors assessed the first reading of second-quarter economic growth, which was stronger than expected, but underlying details indicated an economy that was likely losing strength.

Fed Chair Powell says economic growth moderating despite strong Q2 GDP

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed strong Q2 GDP, instead flagging moderating economic growth over H1 of 2025.

Federal Reserve sees first double dissent since 1993 as two officials vote for rate cut

FOMC July Meeting: Two Federal Reserve governors dissented from the central bank’s decision to keep interest rates steady.

Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.5%, flags elevated economic uncertainty

FOMC July Meeting: The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds effective rate unchanged at the 4.25-4.5 percent mark, unchanged since December 2024.

Wall Street futures hover near flatline as investors await Fed decision, commentary

US stock futures were trading mixed, but close to the flatline, ahead of the Federal Reserve FOMC decision on the key rate on July 30.

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite political pressure, markets eye possible cut in September

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its July 30 meeting, despite political pressure and rising inflation.

Trump Denies Plans to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Renovation Row

President Trump has dismissed reports of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite GOP criticism and controversy over the Fed's $2.5B renovation. Trump called the claims false but didn’t entirely rule it out if fraud is found. Here’s what he said, how markets reacted, and what it means for the future of the Fed.

Trump now says firing Powell ‘unlikely,’ whipsawing US markets

Trump looked to downplay possibility of firing Powell, suggesting he was content to wait until the end of his term in May 2026.

Trump likely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell soon: White House official

Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican who was among the holdouts on the cryptocurrency bill, wrote on social media that she was “Hearing Jerome Powell is getting fired! From a very serious source.”

Trump allies open new front against Powell over building rehab

The heightened pressure coincides with relentless calls from Trump for the Fed to lower interest rates – which Powell and fellow policymakers have defied so far this year

Uncertainty is Fed’s favourite word, analysts flag ‘stagflation lite’ concerns

Experts said the Fed may wait for meaningful signs of weakness in the labor market before acting, which implies that the next cut may only arrive in September.

‘Someone has to pay’: Fed's Jerome Powell says tariffs will drive inflation higher

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation is expected to rise in the coming months as the effects of tariffs work through the supply chain.

Federal Reserve's dot plot signals two rate cuts ahead in 2025

According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, investors did not anticipate a rate cut in the Fed’s June meeting.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged in June meeting, sees two rate cuts this year

FOMC June Meeting: The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds effective rate unchanged at the 4.25-4.5 percent mark, unchanged since December 2024.