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IMF chief backs Jerome Powell, U.S. Fed independence amid Trump pressureKristalina Georgieva told Reuters that central bank independence worked in the interest of businesses and households, and that she respected Powell's professionalism.WorldJan 15
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Trump says no plan to fire Jerome Powell as U.S. Fed chair despite pressure"I don't have any plan to do that," Trump told Reuters in an interview when asked if he would attempt to remove Powell from his job.U.S. NewsJan 15
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Bank of Canada adds voice to central banks backing U.S. Fed amid DOJ probeCentral banks around the world, including the Bank of Canada, are voicing their support for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the U.S. DOJ launched a criminal investigation.WorldJan 13
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The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt?Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.EconomyJan 12
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Trump’s ‘frontal attack’ on U.S. Fed sends global shockwavesThe head of the U.S. Federal Reserve disclosed a legal indictment from the DOJ, and said it was a "pretext" to gain political influence over the Fed to lower interest rates faster.U.S. NewsJan 12
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U.S. DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he saysThe move represents an unprecedented escalation in President Donald Trump’s battle with the Fed, an independent agency.U.S. NewsJan 11
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US consumer prices up 2.7% after government shutdown skipped October dataU.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month, the government said in a report that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown.U.S. NewsDec 18, 2025
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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates but signals fewer cuts aheadThe United States Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.U.S. NewsDec 10, 2025
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U.S. Supreme Court rules Lisa Cook can remain as Fed governor — for nowCook, who was appointed to the Fed board by former president Joe Biden, has said she will not leave her job and won’t be 'bullied' by Trump.U.S. NewsOct 1, 2025
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Trump seeks Supreme Court order to remove Lisa Cook from Fed boardThe White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed board, which was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics.U.S. NewsSep 18, 2025
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