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Today: May 25, 2026
Today: May 25, 2026

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Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings

By Michael S.

Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
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Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now
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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
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Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way

The dollar climbed for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as economic data continued to shift market expectations away from a potential rate cut from

Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
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Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?
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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies
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What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
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Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
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Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
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US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
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S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold

The S&P 500 was subdued at the open on Wednesday, as hotter-than-anticipated producer prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve would keep monetary policy restrictive all

S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold
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To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump

Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump
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Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation

The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and as traders digested a hotter-than-expected

Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
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US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly

U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.

Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
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The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
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April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb

U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest

April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed

The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty

Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
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US stock futures hold losses after April inflation data

U.S. stock index futures held on to their losses on Tuesday as investors assessed April inflation data and its impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.

US stock futures hold losses after April inflation data
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data

BofA Global Research and Goldman Sachs are the latest brokerages to revise their U.S.

BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
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Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report
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April jobs report shows continued strength

U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that

April jobs report shows continued strength
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Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates

By Michael S.

Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates
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US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades

U.S. job growth likely slowed in April as the boost from warmer weather and return of striking health workers faded, but that would not signal a

US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades
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Fed's Hammack voices concern about 'inflationary mindset' taking hold

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Thursday that she hears concerns from businesses that an inflationary mindset is starting to become

Fed's Hammack voices concern about 'inflationary mindset' taking hold
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Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports

 San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she was committed to returning inflation to the Fed’s 2% target, adding that there’s no indication yet that the

Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports
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NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April

By Michael S.

NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April
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Wall Street banks plan final push on capital rules

Wall Street banks will push again to shrink capital charges on credit card lines and globally important U.S. lenders as they make a final bid to win

Wall Street banks plan final push on capital rules
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Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
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Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.

Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating
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Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
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Dollar slips on hopes of US-Iran deal; yen rises amid intervention buzz

The dollar slipped across the board on Wednesday as investors grew optimistic about a possible end to the Iran war, while a sudden jump in the Japanese

Dollar slips on hopes of US-Iran deal; yen rises amid intervention buzz
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US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz

Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their

US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz
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Curbing release of Fed meeting transcripts may improve debate, Warsh says in book

The release of transcripts of Federal Reserve rate-setting meetings, a cornerstone of its transparency for more than 30 years, undermines the debate

Curbing release of Fed meeting transcripts may improve debate, Warsh says in book
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All eyes on job market as Fed's rate-cut window narrows

The release of the U.S. employment report later this week will serve as a test of whether the economy remains resilient enough to keep the Federal Reserve's

All eyes on job market as Fed's rate-cut window narrows
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US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply

U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the labor market was regaining its footing after struggling last year.

US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

By Michael S.

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
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Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy

Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows ebbed to a six-week low in the week through April 29 as investors concerned over a surge in crude oil prices exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low
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Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026

Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.

Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
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Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

By Michael S.

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
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US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
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US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

By Michael S.

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
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Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News