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Trump pushes for rate cuts as mortgage costs hit 3-year high; Bessent cites growth
Anadolu Agency EN·US·2 days ago
President Trump has established a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, months after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to fire her. This escalates executive pressure on the central bank's independence, though the committee's powers and scope remain unclear. The move signals continued political interference in monetary policy, which could affect market perceptions of Fed autonomy.
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