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Fed Governor Lisa Cook discloses $1.2M legal bill to fight Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has disclosed nearly $1.2 million in legal fees and over $140,000 in private security expenses as she fights a high-stakes battle against U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to remove her from office.

18 Jun 2026-19:50
Warsh debut shakes markets as Fed rate-hike bets return

The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, but new Chair Kevin Warsh’s tougher anti-inflation message pushed investors to price in another rate hike before the end of 2026.

18 Jun 2026-10:16
Gold falls about 3% as robust US jobs data cements bets on higher rates

Gold prices fell by about 3% after stronger than expected U.S. employment data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer.

06 Jun 2026-19:31
30-year mortgage rates drop from last year to 6.53%

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped by 36 basis points compared to last year, offering a glimmer of hope and tangible savings for potential homebuyers despite ongoing short-term market volatility.

01 Jun 2026-11:13
Kevin Warsh takes oath as Fed chair

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, succeeding Jerome Powell during a White House ceremony.

23 May 2026-01:23
US dollar strengthens as Treasury yields hit multi-week high

15 May 2026-10:38
US Senate approves Kevin Warsh as Fed chair

The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday as chair of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term, appointing President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the central bank amid increased scrutiny of interest rates and the Fed’s independence.

13 May 2026-23:36
Australian shares tumble as inflation fears lift rate outlook

Australian equities declined on Wednesday as expectations grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve could be forced to raise interest rates sooner than previously anticipated following hotter-than-expected inflation data.

13 May 2026-11:22
Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says

02 May 2026-23:40
Trump urges Fed nominee Warsh to cut rates quickly

Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, does not move quickly to cut interest rates once confirmed by the Senate.

21 Apr 2026-17:16

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