federal-reserve News
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, roiling markets
Former governor faces Senate confirmation fight as Powell faces criminal investigation over testimony
Fed's Waller dissents as weak labor market spurs rate cut call
Governor cites near-zero job growth and layoff risks in push for 25bp reduction
US stocks slide as Trump picks Warsh for Fed Chair
Nomination of former hawkish governor sparks bond yield surge and dollar rally
Trump to unveil Fed Chair nominee next week
Uncertainty looms over monetary policy as markets await announcement of Powell's potential successor
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Gold Hits Record, S&P 500 Breaches 7,000
Two governors dissent favoring quarter-point cuts as precious metal surges past $5,300 per ounce
Markets Brace for Fed Shake-Up as Trump Teases Chair Decision
Uncertainty over the central bank's leadership and independence looms as former President Trump signals a decision on a successor to Jerome Powell is forthcoming.
Supreme Court to Weigh President's Power to Fire Fed Governors
The case, Trump v. Cook, challenges the 'for cause' removal protection that has insulated the central bank from political pressure for over a century, raising questions about its future independence.
Bessent Admonishes Powell, Fueling Fed Independence Concerns
Treasury Secretary's rare public rebuke of the Fed Chair's planned Supreme Court appearance adds to market uncertainty over monetary policy and political pressure.