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Fed stalwart Claudia Sahm fears Kevin Warsh's policies could undo 20 years of policy progress

"That progression has happened over 20 years at the Fed and it's going to be near impossible and probably very misguided to put the cat back in the bag."

Fortune

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

US stocks face potential headwinds as a strong earnings season concludes. Investors are shifting focus to rising inflation and bond yields, with the PCE price index due Thursday. Futures now price in a potential Fed rate hike later in 2026, a stark contrast to earlier expectations. Key reports from Salesforce…

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Trump Says He Wants New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh To Be 'Totally Independent' And 'Do His Own Thing'

President Donald Trump sworn in Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, saying he wants him to be "totally independent and just do a great job."

International Business Times

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Kevin Warsh sworn in by Clarence Thomas as Trump claims he wants ‘independent’ Fed Reserve under his hand-picked chair

Trump has spent years attempting to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially juice the U.S. economy

The Independent UK

NYSE Content Update: Spotify Shares Climb 13% Following Investor Day Event

NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on May 22ndThe S&P 500 aims to post its…

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Robert Kiyosaki Blames the Federal Reserve for America's Homelessness Crisis — Calls It a 'Criminal Organization'

Robert Kiyosaki criticises the Federal Reserve, claiming its policies contribute to US homelessness by inflating living costs and widening economic inequality, sparking debate on central banking's role.

International Business Times UK

US Stock Market: Fed mulls longer dollar liquidity support for global central banks

The US Federal Reserve is considering extending dollar swap lines with major global central banks to strengthen financial stability amid rising geopolitical risks, according to Reuters. Officials say longer-term liquidity arrangements could provide greater certainty to markets and reinforce the Fed’s role in supporting global funding systems during stress periods.

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US Stock Market: Fed weighs new payment account framework amid crypto push

The Federal Reserve proposed a new payment account category for fintech and crypto firms, offering limited access to central bank payment infrastructure. This move aims to reduce transaction costs and improve efficiency, though it faces opposition from traditional banks concerned about risks. The proposal signals a shift in financial access,…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Fed split widens as policymakers debate inflation and growth risks

Deepening divisions at the Federal Reserve highlight a struggle with stubborn inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Policymakers debated interest rate hikes, with four dissenting votes, the highest since 1992. Incoming Chair Kevin Warsh's stance on lower rates adds complexity to the central bank's balancing act.

The Economic Times

Trump Orders Federal Reserve Review Of Crypto Access To US Payment Rails

The directive requires U.S. financial regulators to evaluate barriers restricting crypto and fintech firms from direct participation in central payment infrastructure.

International Business Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares decline, Treasury yields hold gains

Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's decline as persistent inflation concerns drove Treasury yields to multi-year highs. Rising bond yields globally are raising questions about equity valuations, with investors now scrutinizing Nvidia's earnings amid concerns the AI rally may have accelerated too quickly.

The Economic Times

Wall St ends lower as inflation worries push up yields

US stocks closed lower after yields climbed to their highest level in more than a year on mounting inflation concerns.

AAP

The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?

Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better returns on AI investments. Instead, businesses that invest in their people to guide and scale AI systems see greater financial success. The future of work involves…

The Economic Times

US stock market crashes today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fall hard as bond yields hit 19-year high - Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Amazon lead massive Wall Street selloff

US stock market crashes today as Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq plunge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 237 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid deeper into negative territory as technology and AI-linked stocks faced heavy selling pressure. A perfect storm of soaring Treasury yields,…

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The Independent UK

Price of beef and tomatoes hit record high as Americans struggle with rapid price increases on everyday goods

Consumers can find workarounds for summer grilling season - but these aren’t the only foods getting more expensive

The Free Financial Advisor

Digital Dollar Discussions Are Raising New Concerns About Privacy and Banking

Digital dollar discussions have moved from policy rooms into everyday conversations across America. Central bank digital currency proposals, often tied to the Federal Reserve, now sit at the center of heated debates about financial control. Supporters point to faster payments and stronger fraud prevention, while critics warn about surveillance risks…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Bond market pressure clouds Kevin Warsh’s plans to shrink Fed balance sheet

Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s push to shrink the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet faces mounting challenges as rising Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and weakening demand for U.S. debt intensify market pressures. Analysts warn that reducing Fed intervention could expose structural vulnerabilities in the Treasury market amid a deteriorating fiscal backdrop.

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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

The Guardian - US

The Federal Reserve’s independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump

The president’s ultimate goal is to push the Fed – among other independent US institutions – to bend to his will

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Fed’s Barr warns against easing bank liquidity rules to shrink balance sheet

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr cautioned against shrinking the US central bank’s balance sheet by easing bank liquidity requirements, warning it could weaken financial stability and increase crisis risks. His remarks come amid debate over future Fed policy under Kevin Warsh, who favours a smaller balance sheet approach debate continues.

The Independent UK

Trump says Xi is ‘very tall’ and out of ‘central casting’ because people in China ‘tend to be a little bit shorter’

‘If you went to Hollywood and you look for a leader of China, to play a role in a movie, he’s central casting,’ the president told Fox News’ Sean Hannity

Kiplinger

How a New Fed Chair Could Impact Your Tax Bill in 2026

As Kevin Warsh prepares to lead the Federal Reserve, interest rate policy will shape household earnings and taxable income.

MarketBeat

Dividend Growth or High Yield: The Income Investor's Bet

Compare dividend growth and high-yield ETF strategies to see which may perform best as inflation and Federal Reserve policy shape markets in 2026.

Euronews

US 30-year bond yield tops 5% as Kevin Warsh takes Fed helm and inflation rises

The US Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield above 5% for the first time since 2007 on Wednesday, highlighting mounting investor unease just as the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

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