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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

In a pivotal moment for the economy, the US Senate has officially confirmed Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve, just as inflation escalates. With President Donald Trump advocating for reduced interest rates, Warsh's leadership will be crucial at the next central bank meeting, where policymakers are wrestling…

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Kevin Warsh Confirmed As Next Chairman Of The Federal Reserve, Replacing Jerome Powell

The Senate confirmed on Wednesday Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell.

International Business Times

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, following Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh is now the new head of the Federal Reserve. He takes charge at a difficult economic time. Inflation is high and gas prices are rising. The Fed faces internal disagreements. President Trump has pressured the Fed for lower interest rates. Warsh promises independence. He faces challenges in managing…

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Kevin Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve

He becomes Fed chair at a moment of resurgent inflation, public discontent with the economy and attacks on the central bank's independence.

Axios

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Warsh will serve four-year term as chair, taking over amid rising inflation and pressure from Trump to lower rates

The Guardian - US

Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is confirmed by Senate as Jerome Powell vows to stay on board

Kevin Warsh stressed that the president did not make him pledge to cut interest rates to secure his nomination to head the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

The U.S. inflation problem is getting worse

The PPI for final demand rose 1.4% in April alone, and is up 6% over the last 12 months.

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Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to become chairman of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term. The 54-45 vote concludes the process two days before Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends. The Senate confirmed Warsh on Tuesday to a 14-year term on the board, effective as of Feb. 1, 2026.…

Roll Call

Investors Pull in on Chip Stocks After Hot Inflation: Stock Market Today

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is showing up on these shores in the form of the hottest CPI inflation print in three years.

Kiplinger

US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

US stocks closed lower as hotter-than-expected inflation and escalating US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs, led by tech weakness, while Dow held steady. Rising oil prices and fears of prolonged inflation reduced hopes of Fed rate cuts and lifted rate-hike bets.

The Economic Times

US Treasury yields hit 5%: Why investors are dumping bonds as oil prices and inflation rise amid US-Iran conflict

US Treasury yields today: Global bond markets are experiencing unease. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are reshaping interest rate expectations in the US and globally. US Treasury yields are climbing as inflation fears intensify. This situation is causing investors to rethink Federal Reserve rate cut possibilities. UK bond markets…

The Economic Times

Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors

Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2% on Tuesday, extending its steepest single-day sell-off in weeks after the April Consumer Price Index confirmed what markets had quietly feared — US…

The Economic Times

US Senate approves Kevin Warsh for Fed Board, chair confirmation next

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. A vote for his chairmanship is expected soon. This confirmation follows a lifted blockade by Senator Thom Tillis. The move comes as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Inflation is currently surging, presenting a challenge for…

The Economic Times

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh As Fed Governor, Another Step Toward Becoming Chair

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as governor of the Fed, taking another step towards replacing Jerome Powell as chair of the central bank.

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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to US Federal Reserve Board; Fed chair vote likely on Wednesday

Kevin Warsh is officially stepping into the role of a Federal Reserve governor, primed to steer the US central bank through turbulent political waters. As he prepares for this pivotal leadership role, Warsh is contemplating a strategic overhaul at the Fed, particularly looking to enhance collaboration with the Treasury.

Euronews

Iran war pushes US inflation to 3.8% as petrol prices surge

US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data.

Kiplinger

April CPI Report: Higher Energy Prices Keep Inflation Hot

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having a major impact on inflation, with April's annual rise in headline CPI the fastest since 2023.

The Independent UK

Inflation rises to its highest level since 2023 as fuel costs surge amid Iran war

The consumer price index climbed 3.8% from last month

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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh is now likely to secure Senate approval on May 13, 2026, as the next Federal Reserve chair – and become arguably the most powerful central banker in the world. But when Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for his confirmation hearing in April, one punchy question underscored…

The Independent UK

US consumer prices rise 3.8% as Iran war sends energy prices higher

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Guardian - US

US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices

Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023

The Guardian - US

Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – as it happened

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Kiplinger

Energy Leads S&P 500 to Another New High: Stock Market Today

Peace in the Middle East appears to be a distant prospect, but investors, traders and speculators are focusing on other fundamental factors.

Roll Call

Warsh moves closer to Fed role with Senate cloture vote

The Senate moved a step closer to confirming Kevin Warsh, the nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, with a procedural vote Monday. The Senate voted 49-44 to invoke cloture on Warsh’s nomination to the Fed board. The chamber will later need to take a distinct vote on his…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays

President’s remarks came as Benjamin Netanyahu said the war was ‘not over’. Plus, American passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship travel to Nebraska

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