The signatories supporting the Federal Reserve governor currently in President Trump's crosshairs include Nobel laureates, esteemed academics, and ex-Fed economists.
Global bonds staged a broad retreat following the long weekend.
Robust corporate earnings expected to fuel continued gains for stocks.
UBS strategists believe further gains for the precious metal are ahead.
MSCI EM Index closed 0.6% higher Monday.
The Fed's preferred barometer of inflation stood unchanged at 2.6% in July, preserving expectations of interest rate cuts potentially starting in September.
Counsel representing Lisa Cook argued the president's pattern of publicly blasting the Fed calls the foundation for her firing into question.
Fed chair's dovish tone at Jackson Hole also remains in focus.
BofA says the S&P500 is more likely than not to drop in September.
FHFA director has made a new allegation against the Fed governor.
