Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook ‘dangerous’
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to ...
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Asian markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets diverged Wednesday following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure ...
Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump seeks to fire?
Washington (AFP) - Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has ...
Trump moves to fire Fed governor, escalating effort to control central bank
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has marked a dramatic escalation in his ...
Fed Governor Cook says Trump has no authority to fire her
Washington (AFP) - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump's unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, ...
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on Monday by moving to fire Governor ...
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on Monday by moving to fire Governor ...
Asian markets rally on US rate cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally on Monday, tracking gains made by Wall ...
Wall Street rallies, dollar drops as Fed chief fuels rate cut hopes
New York (AFP) - Wall Street shares rallied Friday as US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell left the door open ...
Asian markets rally on US rate cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally on Monday, tracking gains made by Wall ...
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