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Fed independence is at stake.

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What we’ll cover today:
💰 Will Powell really cut rates in September?
🏦 Trump vs Lisa Cook - Fed independence at stake
📊 What fintech leaders expect from upcoming events

The Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, hinted at cutting rates. Wall Street cheered first, then panicked about the pace.
🚨 Breaking News:
Markets expect the Fed to cut rates on September 17, but no one agrees on what happens after that first move.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Fed rate cut in September? 82% chance according to CME data.
Wall Street unsure about more cuts after that.
Tariffs, inflation, and politics still make the Fed cautious.
Morgan Stanley says: “What problem are we even solving?”
Last year’s cuts backfired, so everyone’s nervous again.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
Yes, September’s cut looks likely. But beyond that, it’s a guessing game between politics, inflation, and Powell’s poker face.
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President Donald Trump tried to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, shaking markets and raising questions about the Fed’s independence.
🚨 Breaking News:
Trump announced Lisa Cook’s firing on Truth Social, but Cook says “I’m not leaving.” Legal chaos and market drama ahead.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Trump says Fed Governor Lisa Cook lied on mortgage forms.
Cook claps back: “No cause, no authority, I’m staying.”
If Trump succeeds, he gets to fill another Fed seat.
Could tilt the Fed Board toward cutting rates faster.
Treasury yields reacted instantly, showing investor nerves.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
This isn’t just drama, it’s about who controls the Fed. If Trump wins, interest rate policy could shift big time.

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11:17 PM • Aug 25, 2025
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