Lisa Cook
Trump sets up committee to investigate Cook
Courts had previously ruled US president had not followed due process in trying to fire Fed governor
Supreme Court ruling does not end threats to Fed, say experts
Trump likely to continue pursuing Cook while seeking further influence over monetary policy
Supreme Court sides with Cook against Trump
Justices rule that firing her would have given future presidents the right to dismiss Fed governors at will
Jim Bullard on Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC and Fed independence
The Federal Reserve veteran speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Iran and the US economy, the ‘good' AI bubble, cutting the Fed’s balance sheet and staff, and the need to clarify swap rules and recapitalise the regional Feds
Fed’s Cook touts use of AI in financial stability analysis
Technology can analyse complex patterns at scale and produce efficiency gains, governor says
The challenges facing Fed chair Kevin Warsh
New chair has pledged sweeping change, but can he keep Trump – and the FOMC – onside?
US Senate advances Fed chair nomination for Warsh
Separate vote confirming appointment expected later this week
Tokenisation no substitute for trad-fi infrastructure – Cook
Fed governor highlights technology’s benefits for emerging economies but signals finstab risks
Prolonged Iran conflict poses stability risks – Barr and Woods
Fed governor and UK’s PRA chief also make renewed case for central bank independence
FOMC holds as Powell decides to stay on as Fed governor
Outgoing chair to remain on board, citing uncertainty over further potential criminal probes
Tillis holds firm over Warsh’s confirmation as Fed chair
Senator still intends to block appointment unless criminal probe into Powell is dropped
Banknotes: January to March 2026
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Governor of the year: Jerome Powell
The Fed chair has shown high levels of integrity and resolve in upholding his public duty in the pursuit of price stability and maximum employment
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to Cook
Conservative judges lament the way governor’s removal was handled and risks to Fed independence
2025: The year in central banking
A look back at the biggest and most popular stories of the year
Bank notes: October to December 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Credible Fed key to dollar’s role in Asia – Amro’s Dong He
Organisation’s chief economist says Asia’s central banks not seeking to disrupt currency’s position in region
Central bankers’ compromised immunity
Just how much legal protection should officials have from spurious lawsuits or wrongful dismissal?
Senate confirms Miran, while court allows Cook to stay
President’s nominee and person he tried to fire will both attend this week’s FOMC meeting
Cook wins latest round in battle against dismissal from Fed
Court rules that Trump does not appear to have sufficient grounds to fire governor ‘for cause’
The investors who aren’t fretting over Trump’s stat sulk
Some see dismissal of statistics agency chief as an assault on US institutional integrity; for others it offers a chance to throw off outdated methods