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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
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May 15, 2026
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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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May 15, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies
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May 13, 2026
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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
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
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May 12, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
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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.
May 12, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
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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.
May 12, 2026
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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May 12, 2026
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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.
May 11, 2026
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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
May 08, 2026
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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
May 09, 2026
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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
May 08, 2026
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Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates
By Michael S.
May 08, 2026
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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
May 08, 2026
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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
May 08, 2026
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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
May 07, 2026
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NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April
By Michael S.
May 07, 2026
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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
May 07, 2026
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Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
May 07, 2026
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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.
May 07, 2026
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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
May 06, 2026
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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
May 06, 2026
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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
May 06, 2026
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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
May 06, 2026
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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
May 05, 2026
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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.
May 05, 2026
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
By Michael S.
May 04, 2026
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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
May 04, 2026
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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
May 04, 2026
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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
May 04, 2026
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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.
May 04, 2026
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Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
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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
May 04, 2026
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US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
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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.
May 03, 2026