Trump firing Cook could damage Fed independence: Rebecca Patterson

Trump firing Cook could damage Fed independence: Rebecca Patterson

President Trump’s efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could jeopardize the central bank’s independence, according to longtime investor Rebecca Patterson. “We shouldn’t ignore this at all. This is a big deal what’s going on,” the former Bridgewater Associates chief investment strategist told CNBC’s “Fast Money” this week. Patterson, now a senior fellow at…

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The 10 private colleges with the best ROI in the U.S.

The 10 private colleges with the best ROI in the U.S.

Private colleges tend to be more expensive than public schools in the U.S., but they can also deliver a significant return on investment.  Princeton University delivers the best ROI among private colleges in the U.S., according to The Princeton Review’s latest rankings. (The Princeton Review is not associated with Princeton University.) The publication considered financial…

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Here’s what it really means for Trump to get control of the Federal Reserve board

Here’s what it really means for Trump to get control of the Federal Reserve board

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s effort to sack Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is about more than firing someone:…

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