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Kevin Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve

He becomes Fed chair at a moment of resurgent inflation, public discontent with the economy and attacks on the central bank's independence.

Axios

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Warsh will serve four-year term as chair, taking over amid rising inflation and pressure from Trump to lower rates

The Guardian - US

Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is confirmed by Senate as Jerome Powell vows to stay on board

Kevin Warsh stressed that the president did not make him pledge to cut interest rates to secure his nomination to head the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

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3 Sectors That Look Most Vulnerable Ahead of May 15

A new Fed chair takes over May 15 as inflation stays elevated and three key market sectors flash bearish signals. Here's what investors need to watch.

MarketBeat

The U.S. inflation problem is getting worse

The PPI for final demand rose 1.4% in April alone, and is up 6% over the last 12 months.

Axios

Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to become chairman of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term. The 54-45 vote concludes the process two days before Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends. The Senate confirmed Warsh on Tuesday to a 14-year term on the board, effective as of Feb. 1, 2026.…

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US stock market today: Why is Dow Jones crashing while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise? Dow falls 260 points as inflation heats up and Trump heads to China

US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq moving in opposite directions. Dow falls 260 points today as inflation heats up and President Donald Trump arrived in China for a major summit with Xi Jinping. S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushed higher, led by another powerful rally in chip…

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Chip Stock Strength Lifts the Broader Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Climbs as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.22%. The dollar is moving higher today on the stronger-than-expected US Apr PPI report, which was hawkish for Fed policy. The dollar also has safe-haven support on concerns that the US-Iran ceasefire may break down...

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Stocks Pressured by Signs of Resurgent Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Donald Trump Tells Black reporter 'You Are Not a Smart Person' After Questioning New White House Ballroom Doubled Cost

Donald Trump clashed with a Black female reporter over the doubling cost of his White House ballroom project, sparking criticism and highlighting ongoing racial tensions.

International Business Times UK

Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S. producer inflation data and the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

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Trump Called Two Female Reporters 'Dumb' and 'Stupid' in Minutes — Here Is Every Woman Journalist He Has Attacked

President Trump called MS NOW's Akayla Gardner 'dumb' and a second reporter 'stupid' within minutes on 12 May, adding to a growing list of women journalists he has publicly insulted.

International Business Times UK

US Stock Market: Fed’s Goolsbee flags rising inflation risks after weak April data

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee raised concerns over rising U.S. services inflation, saying recent data showed price pressures moving in an unfavourable direction. He noted inflation remains sticky despite a stable labour market, reinforcing caution among policymakers as the Federal Reserve continues to assess its rate path amid mixed economic…

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Silver jumps Rs 17,000/kg, gold soars to Rs 1.62 lakh/10g after centre hikes import duty. What should investors do?

Gold and silver prices surged on MCX after the government hiked customs duty on precious metal imports to 15%. This led to significant jumps in July 2026 silver futures and June 2026 gold futures. The move follows a rise in U.S. consumer inflation, impacting global market sentiment and reducing expectations…

The Economic Times

Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall

Global markets felt the heat as a surprising U.S. inflation surge boosted Treasury yields, weakening the euro and sterling. Rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East tensions, further dampened investor sentiment. The U.S. dollar index held firm, reflecting a cautious risk appetite as equity markets lacked upward momentum. Meanwhile, the…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks track Wall Street lower on US CPI

Asian stocks declined as US inflation accelerated, influenced by rising oil prices following the conflict in Iran. This prompted an increase in Treasury yields and boosted bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2027. Elevated oil prices and inflation risks now threaten the recent equity rebound, particularly impacting chipmakers.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Lashes Out at Female Reporter in Ugly Scene Just Hours Before Departing for Beijing

US President Trump insulted female journalists questioning his administration's spending on renovations, sparking controversy over his treatment of women in the media.

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.16%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Kiplinger

Investors Pull in on Chip Stocks After Hot Inflation: Stock Market Today

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is showing up on these shores in the form of the hottest CPI inflation print in three years.

The Economic Times

US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

US stocks closed lower as hotter-than-expected inflation and escalating US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs, led by tech weakness, while Dow held steady. Rising oil prices and fears of prolonged inflation reduced hopes of Fed rate cuts and lifted rate-hike bets.

The Economic Times

US Treasury yields hit 5%: Why investors are dumping bonds as oil prices and inflation rise amid US-Iran conflict

US Treasury yields today: Global bond markets are experiencing unease. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are reshaping interest rate expectations in the US and globally. US Treasury yields are climbing as inflation fears intensify. This situation is causing investors to rethink Federal Reserve rate cut possibilities. UK bond markets…

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Weak Stocks and Crude Oil Strength Lift the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.34%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday amid renewed concerns that the US-Iran ceasefire may break down after President Trump said the current ceasefire was on “life support.” Tuesday’s +4% surge in crude oil prices also boosted inflation expectations and may...

The Economic Times

Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors

Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2% on Tuesday, extending its steepest single-day sell-off in weeks after the April Consumer Price Index confirmed what markets had quietly feared — US…

The Economic Times

US Senate approves Kevin Warsh for Fed Board, chair confirmation next

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. A vote for his chairmanship is expected soon. This confirmation follows a lifted blockade by Senator Thom Tillis. The move comes as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Inflation is currently surging, presenting a challenge for…

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