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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Wall Street won’t like it—but Kevin Warsh at the Fed may mark the end of your chatty neighborhood chairman

Until yesterday, many might have hoped that Warsh’s criticism of forward guidance was an ideal rather than an actionable opinion. They were wrong.

Fortune

Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates

The Guardian - US

Aussie shares fall as war dims hopes for US rate cuts

The Australian share market has dropped 1.2 per cent after Donald Trump extended a ceasefire but his pick to lead the Fed has adopted a hawkish stance.

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Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe

"We all agree that Kevin Warsh is a great pick and hopefully will be confirmed."

Axios

Stocks Fall as Iran Refuses to Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Ukraine wants to name part of its nation ‘Donnyland’ to appease Trump and end war with Russia: report

‘Donnyland’ appears to be a nod to the president’s fondness for putting his name on everything from federal buildings and skyscrapers to bank accounts and commemorative coins

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Stocks Turn Lower on Iran Worries: Stock Market Today

Stocks gave up early gains Tuesday on concerns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline could expire without a peace deal in place.

Kiplinger

Dollar Advances with US-Iran Talks in Limbo

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to...

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Podcaster loved by Barron Trump blasts president as ‘diabolical’ over attacks on Iran

‘What American is this helping?’ the podcaster questioned, during Monday’s episode of This Past Weekend with Theo Von

The Independent UK

Internet sleuths go crazy as NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald sits behind Trump Fed Chair pick Kevin Warsh

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver in an unexpected place

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him

The Independent UK

Kevin Warsh would be one of the wealthiest Fed chairs ever and says he ‘lived the American Dream.’ Here’s what he wants for the central bank

During and after the pandemic, the Fed “missed its mark,” Warsh told senators, and the U.S. economy is “still dealing with the legacy of policy errors.”

Fortune

Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election

Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’

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International Business Times

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Says Central Bank Will Remain 'Strictly Independent'

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, said in his confirmation hearing Tuesday that the central bank will remain "strictly independent" and rejected he will be the president's "sock puppet."

International Business Times

Questions About Fed Leadership Arise As Kevin Warsh Nomination Faces Scrutiny

Political gridlock over top economic appointments is raising questions about stability at the Federal Reserve.

Barchart

Stocks Erase Early Gains as Crude Prices Jump on Iran Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.02%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.13%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Trump’s pick to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell faces Senate confirmation hearing

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Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support an independent Fed and prioritize low inflation....

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Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Roll Call

Warsh vows Fed independence; Democrats assert financial conflicts

Kevin Warsh, the nominee to be next chairman of the Federal Reserve, promised senators Tuesday that the central bank would maintain its independence from the White House under his leadership and that he would divest assets that raised conflict-of-interest concerns among Democrats. Warsh tried to reassure lawmakers at the Senate…

The Independent UK

Fed nominee grilled on Epstein links and 2020 election conspiracies in hearing to replace Jerome Powell: recap

President’s pick for Federal Reserve chairman faces key hurdles and tough questions from Senate Banking Committee

Fortune

Inside Kevin Warsh's opening statement: Inflation is a choice, independence is essential, and a couple of notable name drops

“I do not believe the operational independence of monetary policy is particularly threatened when elected officials state their views on interest rates.”

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal.

The Guardian - US

Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liability

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