Cook Scrutiny Builds After Criminal Referral Over Third Mortgage

Cook Scrutiny Builds After Criminal Referral Over Third Mortgage

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte sent a new criminal referral against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. The referral concerns a property in Massachusetts and follows a complaint alleging that Cook fraudulently listed homes in Michigan and Georgia as her “primary residence” when she obtained mortgages in 2021. Cook …

Rubio: US welcomes E3’s Iran sanctions snapback

Rubio: US welcomes E3’s Iran sanctions snapback

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Thursday that the United States welcomes the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran, initiated by Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. Rubio claimed that Iran “established a strong basis for initiating snapback” by continuing “significant non-performance of its nuclear commitments.” “At the same time, the United …

Starmer: Putin is sabotaging hopes of peace

Starmer: Putin is sabotaging hopes of peace

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the latest Russian attack on Kiev on Thursday, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “sabotaging hopes of peace” in Ukraine. “Putin is killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace. This bloodshed must end,” Starmer said in a post on X, adding that his thoughts were with the …

Merz: Ukraine’s surrender would give Putin time for next war

Merz: Ukraine’s surrender would give Putin time for next war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Ukraine’s surrender would only provide Russian President Vladimir Putin with time that he could use to prepare for the next war.”This war has to end … But not at any cost. We do not want Ukraine’s capitulation. Such a capitulation would only buy time for Russia. And …

Rutte: NATO is being aggressively challenged

Rutte: NATO is being aggressively challenged

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a visit to a Rheinmetall artillery plant in Germany on Wednesday that the defense industry in Europe and North America “means more than ever” and that “ensuring we are strong and successful is an absolute priority for NATO.”Rutte warned that the alliance is being “aggressively challenged” by Russia …

Trump holds up photo sent to him by Putin: ‘I’m going to sign this for him’

In an unexpected moment during at the Oval Office President Donald Trump pulled out a photo of him and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Alaska. Trump said Putin sent the picture and told reporters he planned to sign it for him. Trump is pushing the Ukrainians hard to give up 40% of …

France’s 30-year yield hits highest level since 2008…… The US will not be further behind

France’s 30-year yield hits highest level since 2008…… The US will not be further behind

France’s 30-year government bond yield rose over 5 basis points on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced a confidence vote in his own administration. Bayrou’s minority government could be deposed on September 8 after three major opposition parties declared they would not support him in a vote he called …

Long-term Treasury yields rise amid Trump-Fed clash

Long-term Treasury yields rise amid Trump-Fed clash

Long-term US Treasury yields rose in early trading on Tuesday after President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, deepening concerns about political interference in the central bank. The yield curve steepened as markets priced in increased institutional risk and the possibility of upcoming rate cuts. Trump’s attempt to remove Cook, citing mortgage-related …