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cryptoIran Shuts Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin Holds Steady
Geopolitical turmoil and a hawkish Fed pressure crypto markets as Bitcoin remains resilient above $68,000.
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financeIran Tensions Push Oil to $115; Central Banks Turn Hawkish
Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil prices up, prompting a hawkish turn from major central banks and tightening risk assets.
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financeKevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair by May 15, Powell Exit Looms
Prediction markets show 92.3% chance Kevin Warsh becomes Fed Chair by May 15, with Jerome Powell's exit by May 31 at 97.8%.
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financePowell to Stay on Fed Board as Warsh Is Poised to Take Over Chair
Jerome Powell will remain a Fed governor after his chair term ends. Kevin Warsh is expected to succeed him.
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financeTrump Backs Warsh for Fed Chair; Senate Panel Votes Forward
Donald Trump endorses Kevin Warsh over Jerome Powell for Fed Chair. The Senate Banking Committee advances Warsh’s nomination.
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financeUS Inflation Hits 3.3% in March 2026, Highest in Nearly Three Years
March 2026 inflation data shows annual rate at 3.3%, driven by geopolitical tensions and surging energy costs, reducing Fed rate cut expectations.
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financeSenate Banking Committee Advances Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Powell's Exit
The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed Chair, with Polymarket odds surging to 72% for Powell's departure by May 15.
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financeFed Rate Hike Odds Rise Amid Memory Shortage and Energy Disruptions
Wall Street now sees an 11% chance of a Fed rate hike in 2026 as supply shocks from the global memory shortage and Middle East disruptions fuel inflation fears.