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Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

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Trump says he's picked who he wants to lead the Fed

After reporters asked if it's Kevin Hassett, a smiling Trump said: "I'm not telling you."

Axios

The S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump hints at a Fed chair pick and Washington eyes this special election

“The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000. That could happen this coming week, in our view.”

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Wall Street Roars Back As Rate-Cut Odds Surge — This Week In Markets

The stock market staged a powerful comeback during the shortened holiday week, as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the Dec. 10 meeting soared, fueling broad-based gains across sectors.

Benzinga

Dollar Finishes Lower and Gold Rallies on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.08%. The dollar gave up early gains last Friday and moved lower on increased chances that the Fed will cut interest rates at next month’s FOMC meeting. Swaps markets now discount an 83% chance...

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Dollar Gains on Month-End Buying

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. Month-end buying of the dollar is supporting modest gains, with today being the last trading day of November. Forex trading was light, as futures and options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were halted until early this morning due to...

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Hassett Emerges As Trump's Top Fed Pick — Here's What A Dovish Shift Could Mean For Markets

Kevin Hassett has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next May, a shift that could reshape U.S. monetary policy and affect global markets, particularly if Hassett brings a more dovish stance as expected.

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The labor market feels so awful right now because companies are doing everything bar announcing mass layoffs, says the Fed

Why job seekers feel the slowdown: Beige Book shows “low-hire, low-fire” trends, AI limiting new roles, before a 2026 rebound.

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Dollar Slips on Stock Strength and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday gave up an early advance and finished down by -0.08%. The dollar fell slightly on Wednesday after the Nov MNI Chicago PMI posted a 17-month low. Also, strength in stocks on Wednesday has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar initially moved...

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Longtime Trump advisor Kevin Hassett emerges as favorite for Fed chair, Bloomberg reports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there’s a “very good chance” a new Fed chair will be named by Christmas.

Fortune

Dollar Pressured by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today gave up an early advance and is little changed. The dollar is slightly lower today after the Nov MNI Chicago PMI posted a 17-month low. Also, strength in stocks today has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar initially moved higher today on...

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Gold's 55% Rally Today Turns Into a 'Debasement Trade' Stampede— Investors Fear It's Only the Beginning

Fed Officials Signal Rate Cut, Gold Rises, Dollar Falls

International Business Times UK

Scott Bessent wants the era of Fed-watching to end: He says it’s time they ‘move back into the background’ and make fewer speeches

The Fed didn’t want to get embroiled in politics in 2025—or ever. But Bessent wants them even further out of the public eye.

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Trump Advisor Kevin Hassett Reportedly Leading Fed Chair Race: See What Polymarket, Kalshi Bettors Are Predicting

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, according to a report published Tuesday.

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‘Just enough to spend, not enough to splurge’: The low-hire labor market bites for Gen Z and lower-income Americans, JPMorgan finds

Workers ages 50–54 are experiencing negative real income growth, year over year, so reality bites for Gen Xers in the 2025 economy, too.

Benzinga

'Two-Speed Economy'–Luxury Cruise Executives Say The Wealthy Have 'Great Jobs, Bank Accounts' & Low-Income Households Struggle To Afford Essentials

Concerns are growing in the U.S. about a K-shaped economy, where wealthier households continue to earn and spend more, while lower-income groups struggle to keep up.

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Wall Street is on tenterhooks over the Fed’s ‘rare, genuinely suspenseful’ December meeting, because the committee itself doesn’t know what to make of the data—or of one another

A divided Fed meets amid mixed jobs and inflation signals, leaving Chair Jerome Powell with a suspenseful December.

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Suddenly, the Fed interest rate cut in December looks like it is very much back on the table

Last week, Wall Street seemed to have decided that a December cut was off the table. Today speculators put the probability of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell delivering a rate cut at 75.5%.

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The Fed is so divided that the next vote on rates could result in an unprecedented tie, analysts say. ‘Then things would get really messy’

Capital Economics sketched out a potential scenario where six Fed policymakers vote to keep rates steady while six vote to cut them again.

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US data agency cancels October inflation report as Fed considers whether to cut rates

Bureau of Labor Statistics canceled release of October’s consumer price index, citing the government shutdown

Benzinga

Stock Market Records Don't 'Put Food on Table' – Analyst Says American Consumer 'Weary' Amid Inflation

US equities notched record gains in October amid the artificial intelligence-led bull run, interest rate cuts and easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The SP 500 hit the 6,900 mark on an intraday basis for the first time on Oct. 28, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average logged its…

Axios

The funniest possible outcome of the December Fed meeting

One plausible result of December's vote would create a stunning irony.

Benzinga

VIX Surges 50% In November: History Shows Patient Investor Win Big After Panic

Market volatility made a sharp comeback Thursday, with the CBOE Volatility Index – commonly called the VIX or Wall Street's fear gauge – closing 11.4% higher to 26.3 levels, as concerns around overheated tech valuations and uncertain monetary policy rattled investor sentiment.

International Business Times UK

Gold, Bitcoin and Stock Market Today Reeling from Black Thursday Plunge

Gold, bitcoin, and US stocks plunged on fading hopes for a December rate cut.

Benzinga

Powell Set For A 'Dovish Hold' In December, Economists Say After Jobs Data

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to keep interest rates steady at the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year, but economists say he could strike a more dovish tone as the labor market showed mixed signs.

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