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What Today’s U.S. Jobs Data Tells Us About Gold, Silver Prices

Higher-than-expected non-farm payrolls growth hasn’t sent gold and silver prices falling. That’s because underlying supply and demand fundamentals remain strong.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.10% this morning as investors await the release of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which is crucial for shaping expectations about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

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Asian shares advance after weak US retail data weigh on Wall Street

Shares are moderately higher in Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish following a discouraging report on how much money U.S. retailers made during the holidays

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Bankrate Projects Credit Card Rates Will Only Drop to 19.1% by End of 2026

Credit card interest rates have a way of grabbing your attention, especially when they’re hovering near historic highs and showing no signs of returning to the gentler levels of years past. Even with the Federal Reserve signaling a shift toward lower rates, the relief many consumers are hoping for simply…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Federal Reserve Rate Cut That Did Nothing for Credit Card Holders

The Federal Reserve made headlines with its long‑awaited rate cut, and for a brief, shining moment, millions of credit card holders dared to hope. Maybe—just maybe—their sky‑high APRs would finally ease up. Perhaps carrying a balance wouldn’t feel like dragging a boulder uphill. And maybe this was the break everyone…

The Free Financial Advisor

Democrats Are Flipping Trump Districts in Texas?

Plus: a partial shutdown over ICE funding, Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, and Moltbook’s AI society

Reason

Why Credit Card APRs Only Dropped 0.35% Even After Three Fed Rate Cuts in 2025

If you watched the Federal Reserve cut rates three times in 2025 and thought, “Finally, some breathing room,” you weren’t alone. Millions of cardholders expected lower balances, cheaper interest, and at least a noticeable dip in those brutal APR numbers.

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Credit Card Interest Rates Average 23.79% in January 2026 Despite Fed Rate Cuts

Credit card bills that feel like an uninvited roommate? You’re not imagining it. In January 2026, the average interest rate on credit cards sat at a jaw‑dropping 23.79%. That’s the kind of number that turns a quick lunch swipe into a months‑long relationship with interest charges.

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Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The appointment has been closely watched in the context of Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Fed and its current chairman Jerome Powell.

The Conversation

GOP senator promises to block all Trump Federal Reserve nominees after ‘outrageous’ DOJ probe into Jerome Powell

He wants it "fully and finally resolved."

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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Conversation

Key Inflation Metric Hits 3 Percent, Despite Trump's Claim That Rising Prices Are 'Solved'

The new producer price index report complicates the administration's push for lower interest rates.

Reason

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Fed Chair. How Will This Impact Savers?

Here's a look at how Warsh could influence future Fed policy if he's confirmed.

Kiplinger

Kevin Warsh went from selling racetrack pencils to Trump's new Fed chair pick. His advice for Gen Z: merit is the ultimate currency in the workplace

Before Wall Street and Washington, Kevin Warsh sold pencils at a horse track. His secret for success is simple: work harder than everyone else—and learn from the best.

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Trump Taps Kevin Warsh To Lead Fed

Plus: Shutdown averted? Pixar's NIMBY robot beavers, Amazon goes big on AI, and Trump wants to prop up home prices.

Kiplinger

The New Fed Chair Was Announced: What You Need to Know

President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his selection for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, who will replace Jerome Powell.

The Independent UK

‘Hard money hawk’ Kevin Warsh is nominated by Trump to replace Powell as Fed Reserve chair

The finance wunderkind has previously called for “regime change” at the Fed, and has close family connections to President Trump

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as US Federal Reserve chair

Choice of former Fed governor to succeed Jerome Powell comes amid attack on central bank’s independence

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Warsh's path to Fed chair may face even GOP obstacle in Senate

President Trump says he'll nominate Kevin Warsh, a Federal Reserve Board member from 2006 to 2011, to be the next chairman.

The Times of India

Who is Kevin Warsh? Secret White House meeting with Trump that made him lead Fed Chair race

Kevin Warsh is the top choice to become the next Federal Reserve Chair. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision soon. This potential change is creating market buzz and debate about the Fed's future. Warsh's views on monetary policy and economic strategy are key. His nomination could signal…

Euronews

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

Roll Call

Tillis 'unleashed'

A stream of honesty from the retiring Sen. Thom Tillis has turned into an increasingly personal back-and-forth with the president.

The Independent UK

Trump says Jerome Powell is ‘hurting our country’ as president finally weighs in on Fed’s plan for interest rates

President demands ‘LOWEST INTEREST RATE OF ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD’ regardless of economic indicators

Euronews

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve holds interest rates as Trump piles on pressure

Fed voted to pause cuts to interest rate, which currently sits between 3.5% and 3.75%, after slashing it three times in fall

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