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Trump Threatens Fed Governor, Raising Concerns About Central Bank Independence

US President Donald Trump announced his intention to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who responded by threatening legal action, sparking concerns about the independence of the US central bank and its potential impact on global financial markets.

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Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Reduce Physician Payments by 33.6%

A new report reveals a 33.6% decrease in physician Medicare payments over the past decade due to reimbursement cuts and rising practice costs, impacting access to care for seniors, especially those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.

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Powell Hints at Rate Cut Amidst Trump's Assault on Fed Independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September due to rising inflation from Trump's tariffs and slowing employment growth from his immigration policies, creating a policy dilemma amid Trump's attacks on the Fed's independence.

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US Imposes 40% Tariff on Transshipped Goods

The US government implemented a 40 percent tariff on goods transshipped through multiple countries to evade higher tariffs, impacting importers and potentially reshaping global supply chains; the de minimis exemption for low-cost parcels is also ending.

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Powell Hints at Rate Cut Amidst Political Pressure on the Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a possible interest rate cut due to rising risks to employment, amidst unprecedented political attacks on the Fed from the Trump administration, which is attempting to reshape the central bank's leadership and policies.

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Spirit Airlines Faces Renewed Financial Crisis Amidst Credit Downgrades

Spirit Airlines, despite recent efforts to secure funding, reported a significant loss and faces potential default after a failed bankruptcy restructuring that did not address high lease costs and low domestic travel demand; credit agencies have downgraded the airline.

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US Mines Waste Enough Minerals to Power Millions of EVs

A study finds US mines waste enough cobalt, lithium, and manganese to power millions of electric vehicles yearly, representing a potential economic and geopolitical shift.

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Korean Air's $36 Billion Boeing Jet Deal Boosts US Economy

Korean Air agreed to buy 103 Boeing jets for about $36 billion, supporting 135,000 US jobs, amidst ongoing US-South Korea trade discussions and Boeing's recovery from past crises.

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Americans' Unease: Low Unemployment Rate Amidst Widespread Job Insecurity Fears

While the US unemployment rate remains low (4.0-4.2%), approximately 60% of Americans anticipate rising unemployment in the coming year, according to a mid-August University of Michigan survey. This pessimism contrasts with high job security satisfaction among employed individuals (57% completely sa...

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International Postal Services Halt US Shipments After Tariff Exemption Expires

International postal services are suspending shipments to the United States following the expiration of a tariff exemption on small packages, impacting e-commerce businesses and consumers.

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Fed Considers Interest Rate Cut Amid Weak Job Market and Rising Inflation

The Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates due to a weaker-than-expected job market and rising inflation partly caused by President Trump's tariffs; this follows five previous votes against cuts, triggering a stock market rally of almost 2%.

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US Foreclosure Filings Surge 13 Percent, Hitting Tourism Hotspots Hardest

US foreclosure filings rose 13 percent in July, affecting 36,130 families; Nevada and Florida, key tourism destinations, saw the highest rates due to economic downturns and job losses in the tourism sector, impacting homeowners' ability to pay mortgages.

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