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Trump Threatens Fed Chair as Market Reacts to Inflation

8/13/2025

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President Trump threatens legal action against Fed Chair Powell if interest rates remain high.
The S&P 500 ETF increased by 1% after a mild inflation report.
Trump intends to nominate E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, possibly shifting unemployment updates to quarterly.
Brinker International posted strong earnings, while Stratasys issued disappointing guidance, leading to stock volatility.
Over 100 million Americans are without life insurance, posing a major financial risk for families.

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President Trump threatens legal action against Fed Chair Powell if interest rates remain high.
The S&P 500 ETF increased by 1% after a mild inflation report.
Trump intends to nominate E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, possibly shifting unemployment updates to quarterly.
Brinker International posted strong earnings, while Stratasys issued disappointing guidance, leading to stock volatility.
Over 100 million Americans are without life insurance, posing a major financial risk for families.