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The Feds Are Investigating This Disgusting Mail Sent to the Tom Tiffany Campaign1 source — 13h

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Sam Okafor Whoever sent that mail to Tiffany's campaign crossed a line and deserves to be held accountable.

Half of Fed Districts Report Rising Price Pressures — 7hThe Federal Reserve’s Beige Book found rising energy, tariff, commodity and insurance costs intensifying price pressures across many districts, while employment was mostly unchanged and economic activity showed modest growth, with expectations leaning toward slight growth. Manufacturing was a relative bright spot, but consumer resistance to higher prices and persistent uncertainty limited businesses’ ability to pass on costs.

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Chris Dalton Tariffs and energy costs are pushing prices up but consumers pushing back means businesses can't easily pass them along.

Feds Charge Famous Actress Over Violent Mid-Air Plane Attack1 source — 2d

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Fed’s Goolsbee warns AI boom fuels inflation — 2dChicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that AI-related investment may be fueling broad, demand-driven inflation rather than a temporary price shock, saying persistent inflation could require the Fed to resume raising rates. His comments may influence expectations but do not determine policy, while a Goldman analysis cited by ZeroHedge also identified AI as a major contributor to inflation exceeding its forecast.

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Fed Governor Cook’s Lawyer Challenges Trump’s Removal Bid — 1dLisa Cook’s lawyer challenged the objectivity of President Donald Trump’s White House inquiry into mortgage-fraud allegations, pointing to a committee member’s prior statements and arguing the process threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence. Cook cannot attend the proposed Nov. 5 hearing because of official duties in Europe and says she would be available only after the Fed’s December policy meeting; she denies wrongdoing and is fighting Trump’s effort to remove her.

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Dana Whitfield Cook has every right to put off the hearing until after her required Fed duties in December.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Americans So Fed Up With Healthcare System Socialized Medicine Now Looks Appetizing — 1dA plurality of Americans now back a "Medicare for All" program, according to a new Axios-Ipsos poll released Tuesday.

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Trump Forms Committee to Probe Fed’s Cook — 5dTrump ordered a committee on Friday to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations, with an in-person hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026.

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Fed Survey Finds Household Debt Stress Rising — 5dFamilies were more likely to be behind on their financial obligations than at any point since the 2010 survey, the Fed said, as real median income rose 7 percent to $82,200.

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Fed's Waller says further hikes likely, pace flexible — 6dFed Governor Waller said Thursday more hikes are needed amid Iran-linked energy costs, possible tariffs and AI demand, but pace is flexible and an October hold is possible.

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Dollar Near 18-Month High Before US Inflation Data — 3dDollar index near 102 holds close to an 18-month high ahead of Wednesday CPI; Fed hold odds near 82% as Brent falls 1.4% on Trump energy ceasefire claim.

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Gold slips as dollar gains; investors await Fed minutes for rate clues1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Fed Survey Finds Wealth Gap Widened by Age After Pandemic — 4dA new report by the Federal Reserve published Friday indicates the wealth gap between affluent Americans and nearly everyone else has widened since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bessent Names Judy Shelton Treasury Currency Adviser — 5dTrump's failed Fed pick Judy Shelton is now Bessent's China currency adviser—though she is not widely known as a China specialist and once backed the gold standard.

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Watchdog clears Powell of misconduct in Fed renovation with rising costs — Sep 30, 2026Fed OIG’s 120-page report finds no criminal or administrative misconduct by Jerome Powell as HQ renovation costs hit an estimated $2.5 billion.

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Jared Kim The clearance makes sense given the details, but someone needs to account for why those expenses kept climbing without better oversight.

Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed Rate Hike Outlook to December — Sep 30, 2026Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike from October to December after softer-than-expected August inflation and cautious comments from New York Fed President John Williams. The bank says the Fed may not raise rates again, though other economists note inflation remains elevated and resilient economic data could still support further tightening.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Fed's Barr warns inflation may force more rate hikes — Sep 29, 2026

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Marcus Bell Higher rates might be needed but they always seem to hit regular folks with bigger loan payments first.

Weak Jobs Report Dents October Fed Hike OddsFinance — Sep 29, 2026After September’s rate hike, Fed Vice Chair John Williams said officials can wait for more data before acting, weakening market expectations for an October increase while leaving another hike later this year possible. Inflation remains above the Fed’s target, and other officials warned that persistent price pressures may require further tightening, though a milder-than-expected August core inflation reading bolstered the case for holding rates steady in October.

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Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports Set Tone for Busy Week Ahead — Oct 2, 2026Investors are watching next week’s central-bank signals and economic data, including Fed commentary and minutes, services PMIs, and U.S. jobless claims, for clues about interest-rate prospects. Corporate results from Tesco, PepsiCo and others will also be in focus, while the Australian dollar’s recent uptrend faces a test around key resistance and support levels.

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — Oct 5, 2026The Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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Supply Chain Pressures Rise, Adding Inflation RisksFinance — Oct 6, 2026The New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose modestly to 1.28 in September from a revised 1.20 in August, though it remains below its May peak and far beneath pandemic-era highs. The increase comes amid reports of tariff-related supplier delays and could add to costs and inflation pressures.

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Chicago Fed president says fighting inflation will be painful — Sep 21, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The hit always lands hardest on people who need steady jobs and affordable loans.

Fed, BoE Intensify Scrutiny After Jane Street Loss — Sep 21, 2026Jane Street lost about $15 billion in July 2026, its first negative month since 2016. The Fed and BoE are probing bank exposure to trading firms.

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Elena Vasquez Super Micro's low valuation looks tempting but the insider sales signal real caution ahead.

Fed Raises Rates to 4%, First Since 2023 — Sep 16, 2026Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announces first rate hike since July 2023, to 3.75%-4%, saying inflation is too high and has been for too long.

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Jared Kim Raising rates to 4% should help tame inflation, but higher borrowing costs will squeeze families and small businesses hard.

Fed to Finalize Bank Stress-Test Reforms for Greater Transparency — Sep 18, 2026The Fed plans to finalize two stress-test rules on model transparency and averaged buffers; Bowman expects capital buffer volatility to fall by half.

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Chris Dalton Averaging the buffers should cut down on those big swings in required capital from year to year.