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US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war

First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fears

The Guardian - US

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, Iran War News

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.22% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies and the latest developments in the Iran war.

Barchart

Trump news at a glance: White House celebrates as civil rights groups condemn supreme court’s Voting Rights Act ruling

Court’s 6-3 decision is a major upheaval in US civil rights law and gives lawmakers permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters– key US politics stories from Wednesday 29 April at a glance

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Powell to remain as Fed governor, denying Trump a key vacancy

The move will extend Jerome Powell's influence over monetary policy beyond his term as Fed chair.

Axios

Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.58%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

US Federal Reserve holds rates as Jerome Powell signals he will stay on

A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.

Euronews

Markets Are Mixed Amid Fed Uncertainty: Stock Market Today

Earnings are still solid, crude oil is still rising, and Jerome Powell is still a member of the Federal Reserve Board until further notice.

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‘They left me no choice’: Powell isn’t going anywhere—blocking Trump from another Fed appointee

Powell said he’ll step down when the DOJ’s investigation is “well and truly over,” with no threats of revival.

Fortune

Fed holds rates steady amid the most dissents in decades

The dissents show that Kevin Warsh will face significant internal resistance to delivering interest rate cuts.

Axios

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged In What Could Be Jerome Powell's Last Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in what could be Jerome Powell's last meeting as the chair of the central bank.

International Business Times

Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent

The dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committee

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell defies Trump one last time, holding rates steady: ‘The facts have moved decisively in the hawkish direction,’ top economist says

Four dissents signal that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a committee far more hawkish than the White House wants.

Fortune

Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump

Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’

The Guardian - US

FTSE 100 closes lower as drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca struggle

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - US

Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle to replace Fed chair Powell

A Senate committee advances Trump’s pick as doubts linger over the Fed’s independence and Powell’s future

Barchart

What Will Chairman Powell Say Later Wednesday?

If you are expecting fireworks as Chairman Powell takes the microphone at the conclusion of his final FOMC meeting as Chair, you will likely be disappointed later Wednesday.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic…

Fortune

Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is already in stagflation, and a Fed that loses credibility would make it worse

As affordability crushes consumer confidence to a decades-low, Dalio warns a loss of credibility at the central bank could turn stagflation fears into reality.

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The Mary Sue

Justice Department finally admits defeat in bogus probe of Fed Chair Powell, but the real scandal is who’s replacing him

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially dropped its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that paves the way for Kevin Warsh to take over as the next Fed chair. The announcement came on April 24, 2026, when US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine…

International Business Times

Fed Expected To Keep Rates Unchanged Ahead Of Potential Leadership Change

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged after its meeting end on Wednesday, according to a new report.

Barchart

Kevin Warsh Has Been Labeled a ‘Sock Puppet.’ A Potential Federal Reserve ‘Shadow Chair’ Is a Much Greater Threat for Investors.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that he may break precedent and stay on as a Fed governor.

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Plunge as AI Concerns Resurface, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending down -1.24% this morning as concerns resurfaced over whether the massive amounts of investment in AI will ultimately pay off.

Kiplinger

April Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Two of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates.

Reason

By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation

Even Republican critics of the Federal Reserve chairman's performance rejected the notion that he had broken the law by lying about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

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