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#Canada has just taken a step NO country has ever DARED to take against Donald Trump’s economic pressure — and it changes EVERYTHING. This? Was a declaration of Autonomy and #EconomicIndependence as evidenced by @maddow.bsky.social 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🌎 #Cdnpoli #ABpoli #ABleg youtu.be/Gax5_7EGh-o?...

‘Our Mothers Taught Us To Be Wives, Not Women’: Viral Post Challenges Long-standing Expectations Placed On Women A viral Instagram post is igniting a fierce conversation about womanhood, identity, and economic independence after a creator known as @iambestienextdoor, who… The post ‘Our Mothers Taught Us To Be Wives, Not Women’: Viral Post Challenges Long-standing Expectations Placed On Women appeared first on Shine My Crown.

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Republican lawmaker Lankford says it’s important for Fed to be independent WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Republican U.S. senator on the finance committee on Sunday stressed the importance of an independent Federal Reserve, diverging from Vice President JD Vance’s statement that the president and elected officials should have a say in monetary policy. U.S. Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, told NBC’s "Meet the Press" program that the U.S. central bank should set interest rates while the president and Congress had different roles to play. "All of us have a role in it. We just have a different role. Federal Reserve is at its best when it’s independent, but they’re not independent of the entire American people," Lankford said. "Let’s each do our job on that." President Donald Trump has blasted the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, for months for not lowering interest rates. Last week he fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Fed. He accused her of mortgage fraud, but Cook and her supporters said the claim was a pretext to remove her so he could appoint an ally to the central bank who would promote his policy wishes. Opponents have criticized Trump’s firing of Cook and his removal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics director a month ago as an effort by the Republican president to control historically independent institutions. Cook is suing to block her firing. Vance last week told USA Today it was "preposterous" to suggest a president could not fire a Fed official or help shape monetary policy. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. "I feel very strongly that the president of the United States is much better able to make these determinations," he said. Asked about those comments, Lankford said he believed the Fed should set interest rates, and the president and members of Congress separately shaped economic policy by setting taxes and tariffs. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna echoed the need for an independent Federal Reserve in a separate interview with "Meet the Press," but also called on Cook to release her mortgage documents to ensure transparency. “She should be transparent so that we see that this is just a political football," he said. “But this has nothing to do with the specifics of Lisa Cook. This has to do with Donald Trump following Richard Nixon’s playbook to interfere with the Fed and bully the Fed,” Khanna said, referring to former President Nixon’s pressure on the Fed to hold interest rates down before the 1972 election. Khanna said Trump’s tariff policies were fueling inflation that was complicating the Fed’s moves to lower interest rates. The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

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SADC fund yet to win full ratification Allexer Namundjembo  Only nine Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have signed an agreement to establish and operationalise the SADC Development Fund, SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi has announced. This means about 44% of the countries have not signed the agreement.  Speaking at the opening of the 45th SADC Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Magosi said Angola and Zimbabwe remain the only countries to have deposited their ratification instruments, while Namibia is close to finalising the process.  He stressed that the fund is key to reducing dependence on external aid and achieving economic self-sufficiency. “The SADC Development Fund continues to play a crucial role in our collective efforts to strengthen financial independence and build sustainable regional development,” Magosi said. The fund is expected to provide member states with resources for infrastructure, industrialisation and other initiatives that drive regional integration.  Its origins date back more than two decades, with feasibility studies in the early 2000s leading to the creation of the Development Finance Resource Centre in 2003.  In March 2016, SADC’s ministers of finance and investment agreed to operationalise the fund in phases, beginning with project preparation. The agreement to establish the fund was adopted at the 39th SADC Summit in Tanzania in 2019. SADC is made up of 16 member states, including Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  Delivering her maiden speech at the summit, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to SADC’s principles and called for action to address hunger, youth unemployment, and inequality. “Our collective efforts must always aim to improve the living conditions of all our people across the SADC region in a tangible way and address the social challenges they face,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged member states to add value to minerals before export, equip young people with skills, and invest in ICT, digital innovation, and creative industries.  On security, she voiced concern about instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and called for stronger political will and collective action to restore peace.  She also paid tribute to the SADC Mission in the DRC, honouring soldiers who lost their lives. She highlighted Namibia’s commitment to gender equality, pointing to the launch of the Namibia International Women’s Peace Centre and urging closer collaboration to advance women’s empowerment. Nandi-Ndaitwah called on leaders to embrace the summit’s theme, “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC”, as a guide for building a stronger region. “Together, united in purpose and resolve, we can build a peaceful, prosperous, and self-reliant SADC, a region which we can all feel proud to call our home,” she said. The 45th SADC Summit continues this week with discussions on regional integration, economic growth, food security, and peacebuilding.

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Miran calls Fed independence ’paramount’ but declines to elaborate - CNBC (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Tuesday said the U.S. central bank’s independence was ’of paramount importance’ but declined to elaborate further, citing his coming approval process in the Senate. "I’ve always been clear that the independence of the Fed is of paramount importance," Stephen Miran, who is currently chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and who last year laid out a case for increasing presidential control of the Fed Board, told CNBC. "But...I do have the nomination going in front of the Senate and I really can’t speak about that and get ahead of the Senate process." Miran has called for a complete overhaul of the Fed’s governance, making the case in a paper he co-authored last year for the Manhattan Institute for increasing presidential control of the Fed Board, including by shortening members’ terms. He also wants to end the "revolving door" between the executive branch and the Fed, and nationalize the Fed’s 12 regional banks. If confirmed by the Senate, he would take over from former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler following her surprise resignation earlier this month, as she returns to her tenured professorship at Georgetown University. He would become one of seven members on a Fed Board now helmed by Jerome Powell, against whom Trump repeatedly rails over the central bank’s refusal to lower interest rates as Trump demands. Two other governors were appointed by Trump during his first term and the other three are Biden appointees. But the vacancy Miran would fill extends only to January 31. Trump said Miran would hold the seat while he and his advisers search for a successor to Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires next May. Miran, asked to respond to inflation data released earlier on Tuesday, said the president’s tariff policies are not resulting in meaningful inflation. The Consumer Price Index advanced 2.7% year-on-year in July but an underlying measure was up 3.1% at the fastest since January. "I do think that inflation has been well behaved, particularly since the president took office," he said. The majority of Fed officials had until recently been concerned that tariffs would exacerbate inflation and that worry has been the main driver in their decision not to lower rates. But a weak jobs report for July has changed that narrative, and rate futures markets now expect rate cuts to start next month. Asked if he believed he would be confirmed by the Senate in time for the next Fed meeting in mid-September, Miran said: "That’s up to the Senate, and...I can’t speak for them." With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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8/9 This represents Canada's most significant pivot toward economic self-reliance in forestry.

Using domestic lumber for domestic housing needs while building export relationships with more reliable partners than the increasingly protectionist U.S.
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Dress for Success Columbus expands programs with new Warehouse District location Dress for Success Columbus plans to relocate to a new space to accommodate growing demand.

A mother of ten transformed her life with help from Dress for Success, and now the organization is expanding to meet the growing demand for its vital services in Columbus.

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Fed’s Powell vows to resist Trump’s pressure to resign Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has informed multiple associates and allies that he will not resign despite President Donald Trump’s calls for him to step down, according to CNN. Powell has privately stated that he must remain in his position to protect the Federal Reserve’s independence from political interference, sources familiar with the discussions revealed. The Fed Chair views his decision to stay as extending beyond personal reasons, believing that his departure would undermine the central bank’s longstanding autonomy. Trump has launched what CNN describes as an "unprecedented, multi-pronged assault" against Powell over the Fed Chair’s refusal to lower interest rates. Despite this pressure, Powell has committed to withstanding the president’s attacks for the remaining months of his term. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes 6 winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. Which stock will be the next to soar?

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Fed’s Bowman: Fed independence is very important with respect to monetary policy-CNBC (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman on Tuesday said the central bank’s ability to set monetary policy without political interference is "very important." "It’s very important ... that we maintain our independence with respect to monetary policy," Bowman said in a CNBC interview ahead of a day-long conference she is hosting at the Fed on bank regulation. "But we also, as part of that independence, have an obligation for transparency and accountability as well. But we also have an obligation, in my view, as we have throughout my time on the board here since 2018, to listen to a broad range of voices to understand how others are viewing the economy and how that should influence our decisions in monetary policy making." The remarks from Bowman, appointed to the Fed Board of Governors by President Donald Trump in his first term and recently elevated by him to be the top banking regulator at the central bank, come as Trump has ramped up his criticism of the Fed and of its leader, Chair Jerome Powell, for not lowering interest rates as Trump wishes.

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Ibrahim Troare builds "African Silicon Valley"
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Nebraska small business tackles US rare earth supply chain dependency on China Rare Earth Salts innovates to secure American critical minerals and reduce reliance on China.

America's mineral future hangs in the balance as small businesses innovate to break free from China's stranglehold on rare earth elements.

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Four new boreholes provide drinking water to 23 villages Niël Terblanché Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has delivered on what he called a step towards rural economic independence by handing over four newly drilled boreholes that will supply safe drinking water to twenty-three villages in Epembe Constituency. Speaking at the Onamundindi installation on Saturday, Ngurare said the project reflects the 8th Administration’s commitment to extending essential services beyond urban areas. “Economic independence means that people in rural areas should have the same access to essential services as those in urban centres. That includes water, road infrastructure, and connectivity. We are witnessing progress toward that goal,” he said. He encouraged residents, especially young people, to use the water to grow backyard gardens.  “Use this water to feed yourselves and build resilience when the rains fail,” he said. He added that the government may buy local produce for drought-relief programmes. “The broader aim is for our communities to grow what they eat and even sell their surplus back to the state,” he said. The project includes four boreholes strategically located to serve surrounding communities. The Oshipya borehole will supply water to Oshipya Centre, Ohamenya, Ohenghono, and the two Omupanda settlements.  At Onamundindi, the second borehole will provide water to Onamundindi, Onangolo West, Ohaimbudu, Ohakafiyona, Oukala School, and nearby homes. Further east, the Onesio borehole will supply seven settlements, including Onesio, Olungu North, and Okamangwena.  The fourth installation at Eshii will serve five villages, including Omito, yeKombo, and Omayi. Ngurare said the new infrastructure will ease the burden on residents.  “In the dry season, we used to queue for hours at a single tap. Now mothers can fetch water close to home, and our schools will keep their gardens green,” he said. He highlighted the health and hygiene benefits of the project.  “Clean, reliable water will cut the incidence of diarrhoeal disease and allow clinics to maintain proper hygiene. When you consider that some households walked more than five kilometres for a bucket, the impact is enormous,” he said. Ngurare reminded residents that the success of the initiative depends on how well they take care of the infrastructure.  “Water alone will not transform the constituency. It is up to all of us to maintain what has been built,” he said.

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Local workforce gains living stipend for beef funded broadband project Community prepares workforce to enhance economic impact and reduce reliance on outside labor.

Governor Arnold I. Palacios has unveiled a bold plan to empower the Northern Mariana Islands with a groundbreaking broadband project that promises to transform workforce development and reduce reliance on outside labor.

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Oregon advocates push for reforms to employment programs for individuals with disabilities Testimonies highlight barriers faced by disabled Oregonians in employment and economic independence.

Heartfelt testimonies from Oregon's Capitol reveal how current disability support systems trap individuals in poverty, sparking a passionate call for urgent reform.

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Puerto Rico lawmakers discuss dependency on federal funds and Junta de Control Fiscal's impact Legislators highlight the need to reduce dependence on federal funds in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico's lawmakers are calling for a bold shift away from federal dependency, igniting a debate on the island's financial future and governance.

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Governor Karim Sayyed affirmed his commitment to the independence of Lebanon's Central Bank, ensuring it remains free from external interference and operates within legal frameworks to prioritize the nation's interests. #Lebanon #CentralBank #EconomicIndependence

The West is cutting aid—but the Global South shouldn't panic. It's time to seize this moment for true economic independence.
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On #CincoDeMayo, let’s celebrate independence — in history and in action.
A New Mexico State Public Bank means local control of our money, stronger communities, and real economic self-determination.
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If Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 doesn’t want to fuck with colonizers, they shouldn’t have to. Why shouldn’t they be in charge of their own natural resources? I’ll wait…
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IMF chief economist, asked about Trump attacks on Powell, says central banks must preserve independence By Andrea Shalal and Francesco Canepa WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The IMF’s chief economist, asked on Tuesday about U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, underlined the importance of preserving the independence of central banks to maintain their credibility in fighting inflation. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said central banks faced a delicate moment in managing inflation, especially in countries like the United States where Trump’s tariffs on imported goods are expected to stoke inflation. "The critical thing is to make sure that inflation expectations remain anchored, that everyone remains convinced that central banks will do what is necessary to bring inflation back to central bank targets in an orderly manner," he said. Central banks have tools to do this, including interest rate instruments, insurance and management policy, but their credibility plays a central role, Gourinchas said. "So central banks need to remain credible, and part of credibility is built upon their central bank independence. And so from that perspective, it is very important to preserve," he told reporters during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Trump has criticized the Fed for not cutting interest rates quickly enough, last week saying Powell’s termination could not happen soon enough. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday Trump and his team were continuing to study whether they could fire Powell, while Trump on Monday said the economy could slow down unless rates were lowered immediately. Investors said they were starting to take the possibility seriously of an attempt to dismiss Powell despite the barriers to doing so. It is unclear whether Trump would be legally allowed to remove Powell, who is appointed by the president but confirmed by the Senate. Trump’s push to oust members of other independent agencies is before the Supreme Court. His repeated criticism of the Fed and its chair has spooked markets, pushing U.S. share prices lower on Monday, although they recovered some ground on Tuesday as investors focused on corporate earnings. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, speaking in an interview with CNBC, underscored her support for Powell, whose term as chair ends in May 2026. “We’re both used to political pressure in one way or another. But as I said, I have immense respect for the work that he does and for his loyalty to his job and to being as diligent, disciplined as possible to deliver on his mandate. For him, I think I’m sure, as it is for me, the mandate is our compass. We have to deliver on our mandate," Lagarde said. Asked if an attempt by the White House to remove Powell would pose a material risk to markets, Lagarde said:"I’m not going to comment on market reactions to hypotheticals that I hope are just not on the table."

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New Hampshire lawmakers debate Medicaid work requirement changes for low-income families State representatives discuss proposed Medicaid work requirements aimed at improving economic independence.

A contentious new bill in New Hampshire could reshape Medicaid by imposing work requirements, igniting fierce debate over its potential to uplift low-income families or jeopardize their coverage.

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Why Namibia Must Break Free From South Africa [Namibian] Despite its vast resource wealth - diamonds, uranium, lithium, cobalt, graphite and copper - Namibia is still locked into South Africa's economic orbit.

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