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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.

International Business Times

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...

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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...

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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…

Roll Call

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

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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.”

Fortune

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

What to look for in Kevin Warsh's big day on Capitol Hill

Republicans are set to cast Kevin Warsh as a change agent.

Axios

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Live Updates and Commentary

Kevin Warsh testified in front of the Senate Banking Committee on April 21 — the first step in his path to take over as Fed chair.

Kiplinger

Stocks Settle Lower on Doubts Over a Middle East Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.22%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Hormuz Tension Snaps Nasdaq Win Streak: Stock Market Today

It's going to take more than exchanges of social media posts to establish a lasting peace in a historically volatile part of the world.

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Roll Call

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…

Fortune

It’s crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here’s how he might try to begin selling the idea of rate cuts. It requires some complex economic gymnastics

“In a way, one can afford a lower interest rate with a smaller balance sheet.”

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Jumps After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Up; Economic Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions.

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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…

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The Mary Sue

‘I’m not very tauntable’: It’s a Fed Chair nightmare for Trump where one Republican’s ‘no’ could spell disaster for Kevin Warsh

Sen. Thom Tillis is making it crystal clear he’s not backing down in his standoff with the administration over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The outgoing North Carolina Republican is blocking the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Fed chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, until the Justice Department drops its investigation into…

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

Fortune

Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We have our answer

Republican sources told Fortune it was unlikely Warsh himself would be the cause of any vote against his candidacy, while Democrat sources say there is little he could do to convince critics that he isn’t a puppet of the White House.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president renews threats against federal reserve chair, pushes his replacement

Trump reiterated his claim that Powell is doing a ‘bad job’ as justice department continues with criminal investigation into Powell over renovations at the Fed’s headquarters – key US politics stories from 15 April at a glance

Fortune

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth more than $100 million and has stakes in SpaceX and Polymarket

Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing next week, he disclosed his financial holdings.

International Business Times

Trump Says He 'Will Have to Fire' Jerome Powell If He Stays at the Fed After His Term Expires

President Donald Trump said that he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he remained at the central bank after his term as chair expires next month.

The Guardian - US

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign

US president says he has ‘held back’ on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell’s term in May

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