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Bitcoin faces fresh selling pressure despite U.S.-Iran easing; over $400 million liquidated in 1 day

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. More than $400 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated, while analysts warned markets could remain volatile amid inflation worries and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

The Economic Times

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

US stocks face potential headwinds as a strong earnings season concludes. Investors are shifting focus to rising inflation and bond yields, with the PCE price index due Thursday. Futures now price in a potential Fed rate hike later in 2026, a stark contrast to earlier expectations. Key reports from Salesforce…

The Economic Times

New US Fed chair says he will be 'reform-oriented'

WASHINGTON - New US Federal Reserve Chair vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

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Stocks Settle Higher on Iran Peace Hopes and Tech Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dow Hits New High as Warsh Takes Fed Oath: Stock Market Today

President Donald Trump welcomed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh the same way President Ronald Reagan welcomed Fed Chair Alan Greenspan.

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Dollar Erases Early Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday gave up an early advance and finished little changed. The dollar was pressured on Friday after the University of Michigan’s May US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a record low. Also, Friday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

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New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.

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US:Warsh says he'll lead 'reform-oriented' US central bank

New ‌Federal Reserve chair Kevin ‌Warsh ‌says ⁠he ‌will pursue a "reform-oriented" agenda ‌under his leadership of the central bank.

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Warsh says he'll lead 'reform-oriented' US central bank

New ‌Federal Reserve chair Kevin ‌Warsh ‌says ⁠he ‌will pursue a "reform-oriented" agenda ‌under his leadership of the central bank.

AAP

Fed Officials Warn Financial Market Risks Are Rising As Warsh Takes Over, Minutes Show

Minutes from the Fed's April 28-29 policy meeting showed that staff and several policymakers reportedly viewed financial vulnerabilities as "notable."

International Business Times

Global risks converge, Thailand holds its cards

The past week delivered multiple warning signals from the global economy: a US-China summit that ended with smiles but little substance, the most severe global bond selloff in years, Federal Reserve minutes signalling a potential interest rate hike, and a Middle East war that has dragged on far longer than…

Bangkok Post

Kevin Warsh replaces Jerome Powell as Fed Chair after being sworn in at White House

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The Independent UK

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair

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US Fed chair Kevin Warsh says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in

New US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent." It is unusual for the chief of the Fed -- an independent non-partisan body that…

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Trump Says He Wants New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh To Be 'Totally Independent' And 'Do His Own Thing'

President Donald Trump sworn in Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, saying he wants him to be "totally independent and just do a great job."

International Business Times

Economists Increase Inflation Forecasts And Expect Delayed Rate Cuts: Survey

Economists are increasing their inflation forecasts and believe the Fed will take longer to cut interest rates given the current economic scenario, according to a new survey.

The Economic Times

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low

US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. Inflation expectations climbed sharply, especially among Republicans and independents, signalling growing economic dissatisfaction and posing risks to spending despite a still-resilient labour market and ongoing stock market gains.

The Economic Times

Kevin Warsh takes oath as US Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has taken the oath as the new US Federal Reserve chair. President Donald Trump stated his desire for Warsh to be fully independent. Trump urged the new chair to focus on letting the American economy boom. Warsh was advised to make decisions without external influence. This marks a…

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Wall Street rises as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

US stocks have closed higher as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and as Kevin Warsh took over as head of the Federal Reserve.

The Independent UK

Kevin Warsh sworn in by Clarence Thomas as Trump claims he wants ‘independent’ Fed Reserve under his hand-picked chair

Trump has spent years attempting to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially juice the U.S. economy

The Economic Times

US Fed governor Chris Waller joins chorus calling for potential rate hikes

US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller on Friday added his voice to a growing bloc of policymakers calling for the US central bank to indicate that its next move could be an interest rate hike. Three Fed regional presidents backed removing the easing bias language, while one governor backed an…

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Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.47%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.15%, just below Thursday's 6-week high. The dollar is supported by hawkish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he supports a Fed rate increase if inflation doesn't soon slow. Gains in the dollar are limited by today's downward revision to...

The Economic Times

Kevin Warsh takes over US Fed with a policy problem already in view

An unfolding boom in artificial intelligence technology is reshaping the economy in ways Fed officials say could be profound for workers, companies and consumers, but will be hard for Warsh and his colleagues to assess in real time. At the same moment inflation is already high and potentially heading higher…

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Stocks Supported by US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.53%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.50%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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