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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

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 

Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.

Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 
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The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul

The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul

The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
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US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high

U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the

US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
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Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
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Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
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So much news, so little time

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

So much news, so little time
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention

Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
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Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains

President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks

Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
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Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far

Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence

Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
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AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter

U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
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US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
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US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
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US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable

The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the unemployment rate appears to have held steady in April as the labor market

US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable
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‘Integrity is priceless’: Powell closes out eight years at the helm of the Fed

‘Integrity is priceless’: Powell closes out eight years at the helm of the Fed

‘Integrity is priceless’: Powell closes out eight years at the helm of the Fed
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Morgan Stanley sees Fed holding rates steady in 2026

Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said it now expects the U.S.

Morgan Stanley sees Fed holding rates steady in 2026
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Dollar hits multi-week highs as oil surges, yen near 160

The dollar touched a new multi-week high on Thursday as fears of a further escalation in the Middle East lifted oil prices, while the Federal

Dollar hits multi-week highs as oil surges, yen near 160
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Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration

Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk

Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
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Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings

Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the U.S.

Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings
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Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor's seat warm

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell closed out eight years as head of the U.S. central bank on Wednesday with interest rates on hold

Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor's seat warm
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Powell says he won't be a shadow chair, would support Warsh where possible

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Powell says he won't be a shadow chair, would support Warsh where possible
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Trading Day: Fed dissent, oil ascent

Oil surged toward $120 a barrel on Wednesday on deepening supply fears, while U.S. bond yields jumped and stocks stumbled after the Federal

Trading Day: Fed dissent, oil ascent
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Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?

More Federal Reserve officials dissented against Wednesday's U.S. central bank policy decision and statement than at any of their interest-rate-setting meetings in

Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?
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Traders see the Fed on hold for now, and a rate hike next year

The Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates this year, and traders of short-term U.S. interest-rate futures are now betting the U.S. central bank will raise in the first half

Traders see the Fed on hold for now, and a rate hike next year
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Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key hurdle toward Senate confirmation vote

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Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key hurdle toward Senate confirmation vote
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Fed holds rates steady, but board vote is most divided since 1992

The Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady on Wednesday, as was widely expected, citing rising concerns about inflation in what is likely to be Jay Powell's last

Fed holds rates steady, but board vote is most divided since 1992
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Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee

The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted

Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
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Wall Street extends losses after Fed decision, big tech earnings on tap

Wall Street moved lower on Wednesday, with spiking crude prices fanning inflation worries as the U.S.

Wall Street extends losses after Fed decision, big tech earnings on tap
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AI-related spending propels US core capital goods orders in March

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased by the most in nearly six years in March while their shipments rose solidly, suggesting

AI-related spending propels US core capital goods orders in March
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Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close

On a chilly spring day in 2017, Jerome Powell made a six-hour round trip by car through heavy mountain fog from Washington to West Virginia

Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close