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Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model

Since President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair on Jan. 30, 2026, financial markets have focused on one question: Is he still the inflation hawk he once was, or is he now more comfortable with the lower interest rates that the president has long…

The Conversation

Stock Index Futures Rally on Prospect of End to Middle East Conflict, U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.94% this morning as sentiment got a boost after President Trump reportedly told aides he was willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

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Jerome Powell to Gen Z: Don’t fear AI—master it

The Fed chair told Harvard students that young workers’ best career move is learning how to use AI, even as the technology disrupts the labor market.

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Jerome Powell says $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’

“The federal government debt is growing substantially faster than our economy,” the Fed chair told a roomful of Harvard students.

Fortune

Dow Rises Amid Another Crude Oil Spike: Stock Market Today

Crude oil was up, and Papa Dow was too, but the Nasdaq fell further into correction territory amid persistent uncertainty for global financial markets.

Kiplinger

Powell says Fed is monitoring energy price spikes, but that it's limited in what it can do

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a…

The Independent UK

Powell: Fed yet to decide on whether to "look through" war's impact

Powell said that the Fed has to consider the economic backdrop against which the energy shock is occurring.

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Markets Turn Negative as Crude Oil Prices Surge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.18%. Stock indexes turned lower this afternoon as the market digests the first $100+ oil...

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall on Fading Rate-Hike Bets, U.S. Jobs Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.69%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.70% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

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US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve

Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’

The Guardian - US

Trump spends two minutes ranting about pens while attacking Fed chair Jerome Powell

Donald Trump spent two minutes ranting about pens whilst attacking Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

The Independent UK

‘Could only happen to Trump’: President hijacks Cabinet meeting to cry about lawsuits over his radical DC plans

President launches into extended stemwinder of grievances ranging from lawsuits over the Kennedy Center to the Justice Department’s failure to bring sham charges against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

‘Don’t leave’: the remote work guru who nailed the labor market during the Great Resignation offers job advice for 2026

“You don’t want to quit a job to find that what you thought would be easy – getting another job – turns out to be a massive struggle,” Nick Bloom said.

Fortune

DOJ Official Admits No Evidence Against Jerome Powell Found Prior to Launching Probe: Report

The Justice Department admitted to a federal judge that they had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, but were investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell anyway

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The Top High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Now for Oil Price Protection

As the situation remains tense, this high dividend-paying consumer staple company can be a prudent choice for investors.

The Independent UK

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

Newly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe

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Stock Index Futures Rally as Oil Prices Tumble on U.S.-Iran Talks

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.57% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good” conversations about…

Fortune

AI may be helping more people start their own businesses, but without many employees

The cofounders of one startup said they are bringing in $1 million per month with 13 employees thanks to AI.

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The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

Reason

Judges and Justices Should Be Independent, Trump Says, As Long As They Side With Him

The president says federal courts should not make decisions based on partisan considerations unless it benefits him.

Fortune

Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the 'K-shaped economy'

What was a niche argument about five years ago is suddenly everywhere you look, and it’s taking on the shape of a letter with two jagged edges.

Kiplinger

Jumbo CD vs High-Yield Savings: Which is the Best Place to Store $100k?

If you're looking to stash some cash away in a less risky venture, I'll break down two of the best accounts to consider.

Fortune

The next time the Fed moves, it'll be to hike according to one economist—whether or not Trump gets his new Fed chair

"We see the next policy move as a hike with the most likely timing in 1H27," wrote David Doyle.

The Guardian - US

Trump claims strict voter ID act should be ‘easy pass’ but says ‘we need Democrat votes’ – as it happened

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International Business Times

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says He Has "No Intention" of Resigning Until Trump Investigation is Finished

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that he has "no intention" of stepping down from his position until the federal investigation into him launched by the Trump administration has finished.

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