Lisa Cook, appointed by President Biden and the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, has become the first sitting governor in modern history to be removed by a president. Trump Invokes Rare Removal Statute President Donald Trump invoked a seldom-used statute permitting removal “for cause,” citing allegations of mortgage fraud as […]
Key Points to Watch Out For: Interactive Brokers (IBKR): S&P 500 inclusion The online brokerage saw its stock rise about 4% in premarket trading after confirmation of its addition to the S&P 500. Meanwhile, Robinhood was excluded from the index and slipped back. The announcement came before the market opened. Société Générale (GLE): French political […]
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, fueling concerns over the central bank’s independence. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures lost 6 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures eased 19 points, or […]
The U.S. dollar traded mostly steady on Tuesday in a volatile session, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, marking his latest challenge to the Federal Reserve’s independence. At 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, stood flat at 98.320, recovering […]
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The week of August 25–29 will be pivotal for global markets, with investors closely watching U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data as expectations for Fed rate cuts adjust following stronger dollar momentum and Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks. In Europe, preliminary CPI figures from Italy, France, and Germany will help shape the ECB’s policy outlook, while […]
Japan’s finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, stated that cryptocurrencies merit inclusion in investment portfolios, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to establishing a secure and transparent trading environment for the sector. Kato highlighted the role of cryptocurrencies in diversified portfolios during his keynote address at the Web3 WebX 2025 Conference in Tokyo, according to a Bloomberg Japan […]
Key Points to Watch Out For: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and JDE Peet’s (JDEP): $18B Acquisition Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $18 billion deal to acquire the owner of Peet’s Coffee, ahead of the planned spin-off of its coffee brands. JDE Peet’s shares surged 17% on the news, while Keurig Dr Pepper slipped 2% in […]
U.S. stock index futures edged lower in premarket trading Monday, following sharp gains on Wall Street after dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the prospect of near-term interest rate cuts. Investor attention this week is firmly on earnings from artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), widely seen as a key indicator for […]
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