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Cook’s lawyer says the criminal referrals against her ‘fail on even the most cursory look at the facts’. Published On 17 Nov 202517 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer has offered the first detailed defence of mortgage applications that gave rise to…
On Wednesday, the US central bank announced its second rate cut of the year. The United States Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 – 4.00 percent, amid signs of a slowing labour market and continued pressure on consumer prices. The cut, announced on Wednesday, marks the US…
On Wednesday, the US central bank announced its second rate cut of the year. The United States Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 – 4.00 percent, amid signs of a slowing labour market and continued pressure on consumer prices. The cut, announced on Wednesday, marks the US…
Tehran, Iran – Authorities have merged one of Iran’s largest private lenders into the country’s biggest state-run bank in a move that highlights a deeply troubled economy and will further squeeze average citizens as pressure from the West grows. The central bank on Thursday announced that Ayandeh Bank, privately owned by one of Iran’s wealthiest…
A woman who claims she was abused by Epstein alleges the banks were used to send payments for sex-trafficking victims. Published On 15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A woman who says she was abused by the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has sued Bank…
The United States Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post. The court’s announcement means Cook will stay in the job for now. The high court announced the decision on Wednesday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The White…
Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations. Published On 4 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 The United States Department of Justice has launched a criminal mortgage fraud probe into US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Justice Department has also issued grand jury subpoenas…
Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations. Published On 4 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 The United States Department of Justice has launched a criminal mortgage fraud probe into US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Justice Department has also issued grand jury subpoenas…
BREAKINGBREAKING, The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank’s governors, both appointees of US President Donald Trump, a first in more than 30 years. Despite pressure from the White House, the United States Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at 4.25-4.50 percent, on par with economists’ expectations as tariff-driven uncertainty weighs…
Trump shifts tone on Fed Chair Powell, calling him ‘a very good man’ after their meeting on interest rates. US President Donald Trump says he had a positive meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and gained the impression that the central bank’s head might be ready to lower interest rates. The two men met…
