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Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies before a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
May 13, 2026

Warsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time

Kevin Warsh returns to lead the Federal Reserve with a reform agenda focused on inflation monitoring and communication amid market and political pressures.

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 
May 13, 2026

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said rate hikes may be needed if inflation pressures persist amid Middle East conflict risks.

A "now hiring" sign is displayed on a local business after, U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in July, in Encinitas, California, U.S. August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
May 8, 2026

April jobs report shows continued strength

The US labor market added 115,000 jobs in april with unemployment steady at 4.3%, signaling economic resilience and influencing Federal Reserve policy.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 8, 2026

Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates

Strong U.S. jobs data in April challenges Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh's hopes for rate cuts amid inflation and geopolitical risks.

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 7, 2026

US labor market stable as layoffs remain low

The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs and steady job openings, easing concerns despite the US-israel war impact on oil prices.

A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. Stocks pushed further into record territory on Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 to an all-time high close for a fifth day, helped by strength in financials and technology. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)
May 4, 2026

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

A person works at a grocery store inside Mercado Central, a marketplace of about 35 Latino‑owned small businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
Apr 30, 2026

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly 3 years in March

U.S. inflation accelerated in March with a 3.5% annual rise, driven by gasoline price surges amid the Iran war, impacting Federal Reserve rate outlook.

A visitor stands next to an electronic screen displaying Japan's Nikkei stock prices quotation board inside a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/ File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran worries, earnings in focus after Fed

Oil prices surged due to concerns over the Iran conflict while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, impacting markets amid upcoming tech earnings.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.

A Bank of America logo is seen on the entrance to a Bank of America financial center in New York City, U.S., July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/ File Photo
Apr 20, 2026

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to class-action status of bank collusion suit

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Bank of America and others, allowing a $12 billion class action on municipal bond rate collusion to proceed.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Apr 15, 2026

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from the Fed board amid a criminal probe complicating Kevin Warsh's confirmation.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

US weekly jobless claims rose by 16,000 to 219,000 but remain low, indicating steady labor market conditions amid economic uncertainty.

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