Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach New All-Time Highs: Stock Market Today The leader of the AI revolution helped carry two of the three main U.S. equity indexes to new highs heading into the weekend. Kiplinger · Apr 24
Why Trump’s DOJ decided to drop the criminal case against Fed Chair Jerome Powell IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair The Guardian - US · Apr 24
DOJ Drops Criminal Investigation Of Jerome Powell, Potentially Paving Way For Confirmation Of Kevin Warsh The Department of Justice dropped on Friday its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro announced. International Business Times · Apr 24
Pirro drops Powell probe, handing Kevin Warsh a lifeline, though U.S. attorney vows to restart probe ‘should the facts warrant doing so’ It’s unclear whether or not Powell will choose to stay on the board. Fortune · Apr 24
Trump’s DOJ drops case against Jerome Powell to clear the way for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair Trump’s pick to lead the Fed was blocked by a key Senate Republican unless prosecutors agreed to back off the case The Independent UK · Apr 24
DOJ drops criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell The move paves the way for Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell as the next head of the Federal Reserve. Axios · Apr 24
ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess. Euronews · Apr 24
DOJ drops investigation into Fed’s Powell U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday that she is dropping her investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the cost for renovations at the central bank, a move that could clear a path for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as Powell’s replacement. “I have directed my office to… Roll Call · Apr 24
Fed chair nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing. Euronews · Apr 22
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 · Apr 22
Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe "We all agree that Kevin Warsh is a great pick and hopefully will be confirmed." Axios · Apr 22
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 · Apr 21
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 · Apr 21
The Guardian - US · Apr 21 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’
International Business Times · Apr 21 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 · Apr 21 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.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Trump’s pick to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell faces Senate confirmation hearing IN FULL
Roll Call · Apr 21 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 · Apr 21 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
The Guardian - US · Apr 21 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
Axios · Apr 21 What to look for in Kevin Warsh's big day on Capitol Hill Republicans are set to cast Kevin Warsh as a change agent.
Kiplinger · Apr 20 Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Updates and Commentary On May 13, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.
Roll Call · Apr 20 Fed chair nominee Warsh to field questions about Fed independence Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee appear poised to question Kevin Warsh, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, on the central bank’s independence — but from different angles — during a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Ranking member Elizabeth Warren is also expected to question…
Roll Call · Apr 20 This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress The Senate faces an expected budget vote-a-rama this week as Republicans seek to start the process of funding immigration enforcement without the support of Democrats. A resolution from Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is expected to provide instructions for roughly $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs…