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Is the US Fed鈥檚 independence at stake?

Legal hearing in White House鈥揊ederal Reserve over the governor Lisa Cook dispute ends without ruling

As Fed governor Lisa Cook fights to block President Trump from firing her, a first legal hearing on the matter ends without a ruling. But with ongoing tensions and concerns over political meddling, who would want the next Fed chair job when the role becomes vacant next year? We speak to a former regional Fed president who says he鈥檚 up for the job.

Canada鈥檚 economy shrinks much more than expected amid trade disputes with the US. An economist from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce weighs in on whether it might improve any time soon.

And as a Chinese property giant鈥檚 shares are removed from a major stock market, is the golden era for Chinese real estate well and truly over?

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Fri 29 Aug 2025 22:32GMT

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  • Fri 29 Aug 2025 21:32GMT
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