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Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency

The Independent UK

‘This Fed went to sleep,’ says top economist Mohamed El-Erian, who wants to see central bank reformed and presidents to ‘cool it’

Mohamed El-Erian calls for a visionary, less reactive Fed just as Trump settles on his next chair, with Hassett leading and independence fears resurfacing.

Fortune

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Bounce Back— MongoDB, CrowdStrike Holdings, American Eagle In Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and headline were updated in the story.)

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Mohamed El-Erian Says The Federal Reserve Needs A Reset, Cites Deep Structural Issues — 'This Fed Went To Sleep'

Leading economist Mohamed El-Erian is calling for sweeping reforms at the Federal Reserve, warning that the central bank’s credibility is at risk following a prolonged period of policy missteps and internal dysfunction in recent years.

Benzinga

A 2-Minute Market Analysis of Gold and Silver

Here are the key factors influencing gold and silver prices in the weeks ahead… and my take on where the precious metals are headed next.

Barchart

Who is Kevin Hassett? The rumored Fed pick says inflation is ‘way down,’ sees ‘political bias’ in jobs data, and suggested firing Powell over a renovation

“If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have said I think Kevin would be a good pick. I wouldn’t say that today. Kevin has been incredibly dishonest.”

Fortune

'Worse Than Being Ghosted.' Job Seekers Slam Silent Hiring Freezes as Federal Reserve Says AI Now Replacing Entry-Level Jobs Across the U.S.

For job seekers slogging through months of interviews, callbacks, and follow-ups, there's one thing worse than being ghosted: getting the job — and then losing it to a hiring freeze.

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I Asked ChatGPT How Much I Would Have Now If I’d Saved $100 a Month Since 2020

Ever wondered how much saving $100 a month since 2020 adds up? ChatGPT breaks down the numbers and reveals the surprising total.

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Santa is coming to Wall Street early this season, and analysts say 2026 is shaping up to be another big year of gains

Deutsche Bank predicted the S&P 500 will finish next year at 8,000, representing a 17% jump from Friday's close.

Fortune

Inflation & Politics: What’s President Trump’s Actual Effect on Inflation?

Let's dig a little deeper into how presidents can affect inflation, and what it all means for consumers.

GOBankingRates

With Cryptocurrencies Potentially Poised For A Bounce Back, The REX Osprey XRP ETF Could Be An Alternative Worth Looking Into

In early October, the cryptocurrency sector enjoyed an all-time record, printing a total market capitalization of $4.28 trillion. Since then, however, sentiment suffered a significant deterioration, with the valuation falling below the $3 trillion mark before witnessing the current recovery effort. Driving the red ink was a fallout in the…

Benzinga

JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs Predict Fed Will Cut Rates In December

JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have realigned their interest rate outlooks, now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter-point cut after its Dec. 9-10 meeting.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Defies History: $90,000 Price Breaks Thanksgiving Holiday 'Curse'

Bitcoin is back above $90K after a brutal selloff. Find out if the Federal Reserve is about to fuel the next rally.

International Business Times UK

Paul Krugman Warns AI Rallies Driven By Rate-Cut Hopes Are 'Dead Cat Bounces' — Says It 'Bears an Unmistakable Resemblance' To The Dot-Com Era

Economist Paul Krugman is drawing sharp parallels between the current state of the AI trade and the final years of the dot-com boom in the 1990s, while warning that investors might be misreading the Federal Reserve’s recent signals and actions.

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Asian stocks climb after Wall Street rallies on hopes for lower interest rates

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rallied again on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

Benzinga

Carnival Stock Is Cruising Higher Tuesday: Here's Why A December Rate Cut Could Be Huge

Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) shares are trading higher Tuesday morning, lifted by a resurgence in bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December. Additionally, shares of travel companies are also trading higher ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Estimates indicate that the travel period may be the busiest in…

Benzinga

Traders Flood Fed Rate-Cut Bets After Dovish Talks: 'Wild Volatility,' El Erian Says

Traders are rapidly piling into bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December, a sharp reversal from just days ago when most expected the central bank to keep borrowing costs unchanged amid inflation concerns.

Benzinga

Robinhood Stock Catches A Bid: Strong Earnings, Bullish Analysts, Rate Cut Hype Fuel Rebound

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares are trading higher Monday as tech rebounds on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut rates in December. The stock is rebounding after a roughly 18% slide over the past month.

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Benzinga

US Economy Set To Grow In 2026 — But A New Survey Warns Of Weak Jobs, Sticky Inflation And Hidden Risks Ahead

The U.S. economy is projected to grow modestly in 2026, though job creation is expected to stay weak, according to a new NABE survey.

International Business Times UK

Despite Recent Stock Rebound, AI Bubble, Housing Slump, and Bitcoin Losses Fuel Fears of a Major Market Crash

Fears of a stock market crash grow despite a recent rebound. An AI bubble, a deep housing slump, and Bitcoin losses signal systemic risks for investors.

Benzinga

Legendary Investor Forecasts Another Fed Rate Cut In December Amid Economic Instability

In the midst of the current economic turbulence, Bill Gross, a seasoned bond manager on Wall Street, has made a bold prediction about the Federal Reserve’s upcoming actions.

Benzinga

Consumer Tech News (Nov 17-21): U.S. Jobs Surge in September, Trump Considers Delaying Semiconductor Tariffs & More

The U.S. labor market posted an unexpectedly strong rebound in September, reviving growth optimism and casting fresh uncertainty over whether the Federal Reserve will deliver another rate cut in December.

Fortune

The exit economy is here. Black Women are paying the highest price

This isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. And it's not a recovery, it's a redistribution of opportunity.

Benzinga

VIX Surges 50% In November: History Shows Patient Investor Win Big After Panic

Market volatility made a sharp comeback Thursday, with the CBOE Volatility Index – commonly called the VIX or Wall Street's fear gauge – closing 11.4% higher to 26.3 levels, as concerns around overheated tech valuations and uncertain monetary policy rattled investor sentiment.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks track Wall Street's drop, erasing previous day's gains

Asian stocks have tracked Wall Street’s plunge in skittish trading, with the region’s major benchmarks erasing the previous day’s gains

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