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Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair as Lawmakers Split on Independence
14.5.2026
Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman drew split reactions from lawmakers over inflation, affordability, and central bank independence. The Senate confirmed him in a 54-45 vote, with only one Democrat voting in favor. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on...
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote
12.5.2026
Warsh’s confirmation to the Fed board positions the crypto-linked investor to replace Jerome Powell as chair amid inflation and digital asset policy debates
Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs
10.5.2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Stability Report shows artificial intelligence emerging as a growing financial-system concern, with 50% of surveyed market participants citing AI as a possible shock. Respondents tied the risk to valuations, leverage, labor conditions, and private credit....
Despite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in June
4.5.2026
Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29 and is expected to chair his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting June 16-17, 2026, as futures and prediction markets put the odds of a rate hold above 93%. Key Takeaways: Kevin Warsh cleared a 13-11 Senate Banking...
XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks
1.5.2026
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said...
Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948
30.4.2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends May 15, a decision rooted in a Justice Department probe and the politics of central bank independence. Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term...
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.5–3.75%
29.4.2026
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee voting to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% amid elevated inflation and growing global uncertainty. Key Takeaways: The Fed voted 8–4 on April 29, 2026,...
Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman
29.4.2026
The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday
Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15
29.4.2026
The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, sending the pick to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair...
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates at 3.75% as Traders Price 99% Odds for April 29 FOMC
26.4.2026
Prediction markets and CME futures traders have converged on one outcome ahead of the April 29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting: the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady, and likely will continue doing so well into the summer. Key Takeaways: CME Fedwatch puts a Fed hold at 99% for...
Trump's DOJ drops probe that stood in way of president's pick to run Federal Reserve
24.4.2026
The Justice Department passed an investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to the Fed's own inspector, which could clear a confirmation path for Kevin Warsh
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 as Warsh says Trump didn't demand he cut rates
21.4.2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back their early morning gains alongside BTC as markets digested the Fed Chair nominee's Senate confirmation hearing
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
20.4.2026
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief
3 Paths Ahead: Kraken Maps Warsh-Led Fed Scenarios That Could Shift Crypto out of Range
16.4.2026
Monetary policy expectations are increasingly tied to a potential Federal Reserve leadership shift, with major implications for liquidity and risk assets. Kraken’s chief economist outlined scenarios that could reshape crypto markets under varying degrees of policy easing. Key Takeaways: Kraken...
Ethics Filing: Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Lists Estee Lauder Wealth and Crypto Stakes
14.4.2026
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh disclosed more than $192 million in combined assets through a U.S. Office of Government Ethics filing, revealing a sprawling portfolio that includes crypto investments in Solana, Dydx, Optimism, Polychain Capital, and Dapper Labs, with Warsh pledging...
Analyst Says Federal Reserve Is Ignoring US Recession Signals in 2026
12.4.2026
Federal Reserve officials risk the worst monetary policy mistake in the central bank’s history by keeping rates elevated as the U.S. economy slips toward recession, according to QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth. Key Takeaways: QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth says the Fed risks...
Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds
5.4.2026
Gold dropped to $4,623 per ounce this week after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 178,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs in March 2026, far exceeding consensus estimates and cooling expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Takeaways: Gold fell to $4,623.93/oz after March 2026...
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates as Markets Fully Price out 2026 Cuts
5.4.2026
Markets have priced out every Federal Reserve rate cut for 2026 as a U.S.-Israel war with Iran sends oil past $110 per barrel and consumer gas prices toward $4 a gallon. Key Takeaways: Fed funds futures on CME show a 99.5% probability the Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% at the April 29 FOMC meeting....
US Lawmaker Probes Federal Reserve Approval of Kraken, Warns of ‘Critical’ Risk
28.3.2026
Scrutiny over crypto access to the U.S. payment system intensifies as lawmakers question how Kraken secured Federal Reserve account approval, raising fresh concerns about regulatory consistency, risk controls, and the future of digital asset integration. Lawmaker Presses Fed Over Crypto Account...
Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle
24.3.2026
Markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts for the first time since the easing cycle began. Rate Expectations Shift Sharply as Fed Holds and Markets Reassess The shift, captured by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Market...