The Four Candidates Vying to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
With Powell's term ending May 15, 2026, Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals Trump's short list: Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, and Kevin Warsh.
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Trump's First Year Report Card: Markets Soar While Approval Ratings Hit Historic Lows
As Trump approaches his inauguration anniversary, the economy shows a paradox: S&P 500 up 21.5% since election day, but approval at just 36%—the lowest for any president at this point in five decades.
J.B. Hunt Transport Q4 Earnings: Trucking Bellwether Signals Economic Trajectory for 2026
America's largest trucking company reports Q4 2025 results Thursday, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.76-$1.80 as the freight industry emerges from a two-year recession.
Global Central Bankers Issue Unprecedented Defense of Fed Independence Amid DOJ Probe
ECB, Bank of England, and 9 other central banks express 'full solidarity' with Jerome Powell, warning that prosecutorial attacks threaten global economic stability.
Wall Street Rebounds as TSMC's Record Quarter Ignites Global Semiconductor Rally
Dow climbs 400 points as TSMC's 35% profit surge and $56 billion capex guidance rekindle AI optimism. Nvidia, ASML, and chip equipment makers lead gains.
Congress Unveils $2.5 Billion SECURE Minerals Act to Break China's Grip on Critical Resources
Bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Shaheen and Young proposes Fed-style agency to stockpile lithium, rare earths, and critical minerals essential for EVs and defense.
Bank Stocks Suffer Worst Day Since April Despite Record Earnings as Policy Risks Mount
Major bank stocks fell sharply despite beating Q4 earnings expectations, as Trump's credit card rate cap proposal and Fed independence concerns spooked investors.
Trump's Iran Tariff Gambit Threatens to Unravel the Year-Old U.S.-China Trade Truce
President Trump's 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran puts the fragile U.S.-China trade deal at risk, with China being Tehran's largest trading partner.
Supreme Court Tariff Decision Enters Third Week of Delays as Markets Remain in Limbo
The Supreme Court's tariff ruling continues to be delayed, with $135 billion in potential refunds and the legality of IEEPA-based duties hanging in the balance.
AMD Clinches Wells Fargo's Top Semiconductor Pick as TSMC Validates the AI Trade
Wells Fargo upgrades AMD to top semiconductor pick as TSMC's blowout earnings validate AI chip demand. AMD's 90% 2025 gains outpace Nvidia's 37%.
Manufacturing Renaissance: Empire State and Philly Fed Indices Crush January Expectations
Regional manufacturing data surprises Wall Street as Empire State rises to 7.7 and Philly Fed jumps to 12.6, both crushing forecasts and signaling industrial rebound.
US Dollar Slides to Multi-Month Lows as Fed Rate Cut Bets Reshape Currency Markets
The US Dollar Index has fallen to 99, near multi-month lows, after the dollar's sharpest annual decline since 2017. Cooling inflation data and Fed rate cut expectations are driving the slide.