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Fed’s Musalem says rate hike may be needed if inflation doesn’t ease
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem says a rate hike may be necessary if inflation does not ease in the next six months.
Warsh takes the Fed’s helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chair facing high inflation and debate over interest rate policy amid economic shocks and AI-driven changes.
US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.56%, driven by inflation fears and higher oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.
Wall Street ends lower on mounting inflation worries
Wall Street stocks declined as inflation fears rose with spiking crude prices and rising Treasury yields, marking Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair.
US debt load could undercut Warsh’s plan to shrink Fed balance sheet
Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce the Fed's balance sheet faces challenges from rising U.S. debt and higher long-term interest rates.
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.
US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the largest increase in four years amid rising inflation and energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower amid hotter inflation data and rising U.S.-Iran conflict tensions, impacting investor sentiment near earnings season end.
Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
Kevin Warsh confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a 14-year term as Federal Reserve governor, advancing toward Fed chair amid political pressures on the central bank.
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.
All eyes on job market as Fed’s rate-cut window narrows
The US job market's strength narrows the Federal Reserve's window for interest rate cuts amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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.
