Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Read full article: Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with TrumpFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation.
US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
Read full article: US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudyU.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.
Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
Read full article: Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next moveFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps.
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
Read full article: Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices easeU.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.
Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
Read full article: Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricityAmerican consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache.
Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
Read full article: Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operationsVenture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations.
Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
Read full article: Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflationA Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
Read full article: US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in JuneU.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Read full article: Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflationNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Trump has sought.
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
Read full article: Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challengesThe Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near.
Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
Read full article: Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher ratesThe Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy.
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down
Read full article: Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds downThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced.
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
Read full article: Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlierStocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation.
US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve
Read full article: US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal ReserveU.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation.
Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
Read full article: Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidanceThe Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation.
All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Read full article: All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest ratesEver since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded.
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsU.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.
Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
Read full article: Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next weekThe European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war.
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Read full article: US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Read full article: The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from militaryA divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Read full article: Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsFormer Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
Read full article: Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaksThe Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
Read full article: Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bankPresident Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair.
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Read full article: Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflationWhen Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.
Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
Read full article: Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
Read full article: The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the USU.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
Read full article: Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remainsPresident 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.
The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
Read full article: Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committeeThe Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted.
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Read full article: Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administrationJerome 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.
Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
Read full article: Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting WednesdayThe Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification.
Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
Read full article: Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chairThe Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.
Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes
Read full article: Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changesPresident Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office.
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Read full article: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for WarshThe Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor.
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
Read full article: New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businessesNew York is suing Coinbase and Gemini over unregulated and unlicensed prediction market platforms that the state contends are illegal gambling operations.
Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
Read full article: Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for themPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve says that he never promised the White House he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so.
Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Read full article: Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdingsPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee.
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Read full article: Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellFederal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows
Read full article: Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript showsNewly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe.
Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished
Read full article: Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finishedThe Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the increasingly uncertain outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation in the wake of the Iran war, suggesting the Fed could stand pat for an extended period.
White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
Read full article: White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chairThe Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months.
GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
Read full article: GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal ReserveRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve.
Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates
Read full article: Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest ratesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates.
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Read full article: Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demandsKevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Read full article: Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bankPresident Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other.
US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices screeching lower
Read full article: US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices screeching lowerStocks closed lower on Wall Street while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates going forward.
Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
Read full article: Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selectionPresident Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5
Read full article: Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year.
The Latest: House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons and others
Read full article: The Latest: House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons and othersThe House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials.
Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting
Read full article: Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meetingA top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been harshly criticized by the White House for delaying rate cuts.
Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
Read full article: Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this weekThe Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
Read full article: Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cutsThe Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates.