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When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes the stage Friday at the annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming, economic forum, he will face pressures ranging from President Trump’s repeated calls for his resignation to a recent mix of worrying economic data.  Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends in May of 2026, could be making his last major speech as the central …

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee says the Justice Department will begin sharing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation starting on Friday. Above, federal prosecutors announce charges against Epstein on July 8, 2019 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images The House Oversight Committee is expecting to get hundreds of documents …

Justice Dept. urges Fed chair to fire top official accused of mortgage fraud  The Washington Post Justice Department signals investigation of Fed Governor Lisa Cook  CNN What Is Mortgage Occupancy Fraud, the Claim Wielded by the Trump Administration?  The Wall Street Journal Fed Found Over 22,000 Mortgages Like Those Pulte Is Flagging  Bloomberg.com Justice department calls on Federal Reserve to sack governor Lisa Cook  Financial …

Crypto investors are holding their breaths before Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, speaks Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Bitcoin has dipped about 1% over the past 24 hours and almost 5% over the past week to around $112,000, according to data from Binance. Ethereum, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency, is also down 2% over the past day to …

Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference could shed light on whether the central bank will cut interest rates in September. Powell may signal that the Fed will pivot to cutting interest rates on concerns that a recent slowdown in the job market could turn into a worrisome rise in unemployment. On the …

Trump Turns Up the Heat. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Tries to Keep His Cool.  The Wall Street Journal Trump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too  Fortune Investors warn of ‘new era of fiscal dominance’ in global markets  Financial Times Trump again attacks Fed chair, says Powell ‘hurting’ the housing industry  Reuters …

Good afternoon and thank you to the organizers of the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium for inviting me to speak to you today.1 It is an honor to be included in this year’s event, which is being held at a critical moment for American leadership in the digital asset space. We are at the beginning of what appears to be a …

Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference could shed light on whether the central bank will cut interest rates in September. Powell may signal that the Fed will pivot to cutting interest rates on concerns that a recent slowdown in the job market could turn into a worrisome rise in unemployment. On the …

All eyes will turn to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday, when he is scheduled to deliver a highly anticipated speech at a central bank conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The annual event previously has served as an opportunity for policymakers to tease forthcoming rate moves. Last year, Powell signaled a pivot to cuts, saying “the time has come …

Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver closely watched remarks on Friday, potentially signaling how the central bank could approach interest rates. Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe’s are scheduled to report earnings, giving insight into consumer spending patterns and tariff pressures. Housing market data, Fed meeting minutes, and weekly jobless claims also will attract attention …