Lisa Cook Sues Trump; Waller Sees 25bps Sept. Fed Cut | Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/29/2025

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Lisa Cook sues to block President Trump's attempt to fire her over alleged mortgage fraud. His fight with the Fed risks damaging the institution and global economy - which will be hard to undo. Fed Governor Christopher Waller says he would support a 25 basis point rate cut next month and signaled more easing over the next three to six months. Indian firms look to expand in Africa as a way to dodge the 50% tariff set by the US. And European leaders pull the trigger to re-impose international