509 stories tagged #Federal Reserve

  1. Powell Remains on Fed Board Amid Trump Legal Challenges
    finance

    Powell Remains on Fed Board Amid Trump Legal Challenges

    Jerome Powell stays on the Fed Board after Trump's legal threats, signaling stability. Prediction markets show low odds of departure by May 14.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Federal Reserve Leadership in Flux: Powell and Warsh to Meet
    finance

    Federal Reserve Leadership in Flux: Powell and Warsh to Meet

    The Federal Reserve's upcoming FOMC meeting raises speculation of Jerome Powell's early departure and Kevin Warsh's potential confirmation as Chair.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Federal Reserve Shifts Toward Rate Hikes as Inflation Hits 3.3%
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    Federal Reserve Shifts Toward Rate Hikes as Inflation Hits 3.3%

    Fed officials pivot from rate cut talks to potential hikes due to persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Justice Department Drops Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
    finance

    Justice Department Drops Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

    The DOJ ends its criminal probe into Powell, clearing the way for Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed Chair.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Powell to Stay on Fed Board Amid Trump Legal Challenges
    finance

    Powell to Stay on Fed Board Amid Trump Legal Challenges

    Jerome Powell remains on the Fed Board as Trump's legal battles and Senate resistance complicate Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Chair.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. US-Iran Conflict Tightens Credit, Dims 2026 Fed Rate Cut Hopes
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    US-Iran Conflict Tightens Credit, Dims 2026 Fed Rate Cut Hopes

    The US-Iran war is impacting credit markets, raising oil prices and inflation concerns, reducing the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2026.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. US Q1 2026 GDP Hits 2.0%, Defying Market Bets Below 1%
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    US Q1 2026 GDP Hits 2.0%, Defying Market Bets Below 1%

    The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026, contradicting prediction markets that had priced a 100% chance of growth under 1.0%.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Bitcoin Selloff as Powell Exits, Warsh Steps In
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    Bitcoin Selloff as Powell Exits, Warsh Steps In

    Bitcoin faces volatility as Fed Chair Powell exits and Kevin Warsh is nominated, with market confidence high above $66k.

    last mo. 1 min read