10 stories tagged #Fed

  1. Oil Surges Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Rattle Global Markets
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    Oil Surges Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Rattle Global Markets

    Oil prices spike above $100 amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, complicating ECB and Fed rate decisions with persistent inflation risks.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Faces Senate Hurdle, Mid-May Resolution Expected
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    Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Faces Senate Hurdle, Mid-May Resolution Expected

    Kevin Warsh's bid for Federal Reserve Chair encounters Senate resistance, but prediction markets anticipate a mid-May confirmation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Geopolitical Turmoil Fuels Inflation Fears: Fed Rate Hike Looms in 2027
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    Geopolitical Turmoil Fuels Inflation Fears: Fed Rate Hike Looms in 2027

    Middle East tensions are driving inflation, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2027. Bitcoin's $200,000 target faces significant headwinds.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Kevin Warsh Advocates for Fed Regime Change, Eyes Rate Cuts
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    Kevin Warsh Advocates for Fed Regime Change, Eyes Rate Cuts

    Former Fed nominee Kevin Warsh calls for a policy shift at the Federal Reserve, pushing for rate cuts and a supply-side focus.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Geopolitical Tensions Boost US Recession Odds as Oil Prices Surge
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    Geopolitical Tensions Boost US Recession Odds as Oil Prices Surge

    Rising US-Israeli-Iranian tensions drive oil prices higher, increasing 2026 recession probability amid inflation concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Simon White: Inflation Peaks at 3.5%, Then Drops to 2.8%
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    Simon White: Inflation Peaks at 3.5%, Then Drops to 2.8%

    Bloomberg strategist Simon White warns of inflation complacency, geopolitical risks, and overvalued markets mirroring the 1970s.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Dollar Rises as Middle East Tensions Fuel Haven Demand
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    Dollar Rises as Middle East Tensions Fuel Haven Demand

    The dollar rebounded amid escalating Middle East conflict, with investors favoring safe-haven assets.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Oil Volatility Drives Global Markets Lower
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    Oil Volatility Drives Global Markets Lower

    Oil prices surge due to Iran's attacks on Gulf facilities, triggering stock market declines in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

    2mo ago 1 min read