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The 1970s inflation crisis shaped modern central bank independence. Now it’s under populist threat – podcast

For months, Donald Trump has badgered the US Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, to lower interest rates. When the governors of the Fed did so by 0.25 percentage points in mid-September to a target of between 4% and 4.25%, it wasn’t big or fast enough for Trump.

The Conversation

Powell's Stock-Market Signals No Longer Matter—Says Man Eyeing His Job

The influence of Jerome Powell over the stock market may be fading fast as investors begin to pay closer attention to the voices likely to shape the Federal Reserve’s next era—especially those on President Donald Trump's shortlist of potential replacements.

Benzinga

Jerome Powell just rattled markets by calling stocks ‘highly valued.’ BofA finds 19 of 20 key metrics in the S&P 500 are ‘statistically expensive’

And four of these key metrics hit record highs. “Buying stocks at these multiples feels bad,” Savita Subramanian says.

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The next big financial crisis may be brewing. Warning signs are already there

The longer the period between crises, the greater the complacency. That complacency is pushing share prices ever-higher, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

The man Trump nominated to undermine Fed independence once wrote a scathing critique of how the Fed wasn't independent enough

In naming Miran to the Fed’s seven-member board, President Trump has ignited a firestorm over mixing politics with economic policy.

Fortune

Elizabeth Warren Says Jerome Powell Is 'Right,' Blames Trump's 'Chaotic Tariff Policies' For Surging Prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed the blame for surging goods prices in the U.S. squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Plug Power Stock Wednesday?

Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares are trading lower Wednesday afternoon, extending a pullback from the previous session amid a broader market downturn. The stock is being caught in a risk-off mood that swept Wall Street after cautionary remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which particularly pressured technology and growth…

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Gen Z's hiring nightmare is really about discrimination. 'Youngism' is worse than AI when it comes to eating entry-level jobs

In the U.S., federal age-bias protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act begin at 40, which leaves Gen Z in a legal blind spot.

Fortune

Wall Street Slips, Energy Stocks Surge On Oil Gains: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

Wall Street traded lower on Wednesday, extending the previous day's risk-off mood sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks.

Benzinga

Nearly one in 5 Gen Zers is 'very concerned' that AI will take their job in the next 2 years, Deutsche Bank says. Boomers and Gen X aren't bothered

The (American) kids aren't alright.

Fortune

Gold Prices Just Hit Another All-Time High. Here Are the 2 Top-Rated Gold Stocks to Buy Now.

Gold prices continue to reach new all-time highs in 2025, making mining stocks, such as DRD, a top investment option right now.

Barchart

German business sentiment drops: Is the ambitious fiscal plan at risk?

Germany’s business sentiment fell in September, raising doubts over recovery despite fiscal stimulus. Execution delays, labour shortages, and sector bottlenecks risk dragging on growth. Meanwhile, European stocks trail Wall Street as investor focus shifts.

Euronews

Markets are selling off after Powell said six words investors don’t want to hear: ‘Equity prices are fairly highly valued’

Investors are wary of any sign that the Fed thinks “irrational exuberance”—as former Fed chair Alan Greenspan once called it—has kicked in.

Fortune

Nasdaq Futures Climb as Alibaba and Micron Boost AI Sentiment

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.30% this morning as optimism over artificial intelligence was reinforced by Alibaba’s pledge to boost spending and an upbeat forecast from Micron Technology.

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Fortune

Jerome Powell says Congress and the private sector, not the Fed, are responsible for ‘the things that will really matter for future generations’

Powell is nearing the end of a tumultuous second term.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Gain Despite Powell's Cautious Take On Stocks— Micron Tech, Cintas, KB Home In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

Benzinga

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns America's Youth Face Crushing Debt, Broken Culture, Failing Schools — 'Either Humanity Wins Or The Algorithims'

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya sounded the alarm this week, arguing that young Americans face a convergence of financial and cultural crises that could leave them vulnerable to the grip of social media algorithms.

Benzinga

Warren Buffett Ratio Tops 216%, Valuation Metrics Mimic 1999 Crash As Powell Says Stocks Are 'Fairly Highly Valued' Amid Looming Bubble Speculations

Amid growing speculation about a potential market bubble, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that “by many measures… equity prices are fairly highly valued”. His comments on Tuesday came as multiple key valuation metrics reached levels not seen since the dot-com crash.

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The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly slip after Wall Street rally takes a pause

Asian shares are mostly declining, following a drop on Wall Street, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that stock prices were “fairly highly valued.”

Benzinga

Mike Novogratz Ties Bitcoin's Fate To Trump's Fed Chair Pick — Here's Who Polymarket Bettors See Making The Cut

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview aired Tuesday that the political landscape could influence the cryptocurrency cycle, depending on President Donald Trump’s choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair.

AAP

Australian shares suffer worst day in three weeks

Australian shares fell 0.9 per cent, giving back most of three days of gains, after an inflation readout dashed any remaining hope of an RBA rate cut next week.

International Business Times

Asia Markets Waver After Wall St Retreats From Record

Equities wavered Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.

Benzinga

Trump Tariffs Fueling Inflation, Warn Economists As 72% Of CPI Components Surge Past Fed's Target: 'Inflation Risks Are Rising'

Inflationary pressures continue to mount, reemerging as the top concern among economists and market watchers, who place the blame squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Flat As Jerome Powell Flags Fed Dilemma; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Stuck: Analyst Foresees ETH Rebound If This Happens

Leading cryptocurrencies failed to breakout on Tuesday, while stocks pulled back from highs, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a cautionary note.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president backs Ukraine to ‘get their land back’ from Russia and lambasts UN

Trump shows support for Kyiv, attacks allies over immigration and denounces the UN on its 80th birthday. Key US politics stories from 23 September at a glance

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