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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in party-line vote amid Elizabeth Warren's 'sock puppet' criticism

Every Republican voted for Warsh on Wednesday, as did Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.

Fortune

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…

The Economic Times

By staying on the Fed's board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor

Powell will still be around to be Trump’s punching bag and take at least some of the flak for Warsh.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, Iran War News

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.22% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies and the latest developments in the Iran war.

Barchart

Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent

The dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committee

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell defies Trump one last time, holding rates steady: ‘The facts have moved decisively in the hawkish direction,’ top economist says

Four dissents signal that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a committee far more hawkish than the White House wants.

Fortune

Justice Department finally admits defeat in bogus probe of Fed Chair Powell, but the real scandal is who’s replacing him

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially dropped its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that paves the way for Kevin Warsh to take over as the next Fed chair. The announcement came on April 24, 2026, when US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine…

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Stocks Plunge Before the Open as Oil Prices Climb on U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertainty

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.63%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.77% this morning as mounting uncertainty over Iran’s willingness to engage in negotiations to end the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher.

Barchart

S&P Futures Waver as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as optimism over a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict wanes.

Barchart

Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Powell Warns Iran Oil Shock Could Boost Inflation in 2026

The Fed's decision to hold rates steady amid rising Iran oil prices impacts the economy. Explore the 2026 inflation forecast, FOMC divisions, and the effects of prolonged high borrowing costs on households.

International Business Times UK

Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell vows to stay on through DOJ probe

One Fed official dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut

The Independent UK

Stocks End Mixed as Risk-On Rally Falters Late: Stock Market Today

Uncertainty about the geopolitical situation continues to drive financial markets up and down.

Kiplinger

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Worries, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.29%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.40% this morning as Treasury yields advanced for a fourth consecutive day amid worries that surging energy prices from the Middle East conflict could stoke inflation.

Barchart

Strong US Economic News Boosts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 3.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.19%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news on Thursday boosted the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week low, and the Feb Philadelphia business outlook survey unexpectedly rose to a 5-month high. The dollar...

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Cooler January CPI Signals an Inflation Thaw

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.33% this morning as investors hesitate to buy the dip ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data.

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Stock Index Futures Muted With U.S. Retail Sales Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.03%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally as investors await a slew of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report, remarks from Federal Reserve officials,…

Fortune

Trump may have shot himself in the foot at the Fed, as Powell could stay on while Miran resigns from White House post

The Democrat roadblock was expected but “raises the prospect of Chair Powell staying on as FOMC chair (not Board of Governors chair) beyond May,” noted UBS.

Reason

'I Think DHS Is Going To Be Shut Down for a While'

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Stock Index Futures Steady After Tech-Led Selloff, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Alphabet Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.01% this morning, steadying after yesterday’s tech-led selloff, while investors await the U.S. ADP employment report and a slew of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from “Magnificent Seven”…

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 finishes week with rise despite falls in mining stocks

The index closed with an increase of more than 51 points to 10,223.54.

Euronews

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

Kiplinger

S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.

Euronews

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.05% this morning as investors await the all-important U.S. payrolls report for more cues on the path of interest rates this year.

Barchart

Dollar Rises Alongside T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.30% but remained below Monday's 3.5-week high. The dollar rallied on Tuesday as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, comments on Tuesday from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were supportive of the dollar when he said he...

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