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Fed Watch: Change of guard at US cenbank will have implications for markets
A leadership shift at the US Fed amid political pressure and policy debates could test central bank independence and shape global financial stability
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Bessent, Powell warn CEOs of cyber risks posed by Anthropic's AI model
The meeting, held at the Treasury Department in Washington, was aimed at ensuring banks were aware of the risks posed by Mythos
 "Bessent, Powell warn CEOs of cyber risks posed by Anthropic's AI model")
Powell says Fed positioned to 'wait and see' how war affects economy
As the Iran war enters its fifth week and US gasoline prices rise to around an average of $4 a gallon, the Fed faces a potential squeeze between its two mandates of full employment and price stability
 "Powell says Fed positioned to 'wait and see' how war affects economy")
Too soon to judge war's impact, says Powell as inflation keeps Fed on hold
Fed's next move may ultimately be a hike, a possibility Powell acknowledged came up again in discussions this week - though that's not the base case for the majority of policymakers
 "Too soon to judge war's impact, says Powell as inflation keeps Fed on hold")
No plans to leave Fed until justice department investigation over: Powell
"I have no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over, with transparency and finality," Powell said
 "No plans to leave Fed until justice department investigation over: Powell")
Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal a ruling blocking subpoenas tied to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite fears a prolonged legal fight could delay confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chief
 "Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell")
US judge blocks subpoenas targeting Fed chair Powell; DOJ plans to appeal
US judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell over HQ renovations, citing no evidence and an improper retaliatory motive
Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth, says Trump
Trump said during the search for a new chair that he wanted a candidate who would lower rates, and later said he would not have picked Warsh if he'd advocated for increasing rates
 "Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth, says Trump")
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?
US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down in May
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Trump admin likely to back Kevin Warsh for next Federal Reserve chair
Trump has openly sought to shape Fed's rate policy through his appointments in an effort to find someone broadly acceptable to markets who'll also share his inclination to cut rates further and faster
 "Trump admin likely to back Kevin Warsh for next Federal Reserve chair")
Fed likely to keep rates unchanged as chief Powell pivots back to economics
After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week's meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won't like the result. The central bank's interest rate-setting committee is almost certain to keep its key short-term rate unchanged at about 3.6 per cent, after three straight quarter-point cuts last year. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said after December's meeting that they were "well positioned to wait to see how the economy evolves" before making any further moves. When the Fed lowers its short-term rate, it can over time influence other borrowing costs for things like mortgages, auto loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also affected by market forces. This week's meeting - one of eight the Fed holds each year - will be overshadowed by the bombshell revelation earlier this month that the Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed as part of a ..
 "Fed likely to keep rates unchanged as chief Powell pivots back to economics")
Trump says Federal Reserve chair interviews done, has pick in mind
Trump's shortlist includes National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, BlackRock executive Rick Rieder, current Fed Governor Christopher Waller and a former governor, Kevin Warsh
 "Trump says Federal Reserve chair interviews done, has pick in mind")
Trump may name next Fed chair as early as next week: US Treasury chief
Trump has sharply criticized Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends in May, for not lowering interest rates fast enough
 "Trump may name next Fed chair as early as next week: US Treasury chief")
Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation
The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell over cost overruns linked to a $2.5 bn project to renovate two historic buildings at the Federal Reserve's headquarters
 "Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation")
Global central bank chiefs rally behind Fed chair Powell after Trump threat
Powell has been threatened with a probe over congressional testimony he gave last summer about the renovation of the Fed's headquarters
 "Global central bank chiefs rally behind Fed chair Powell after Trump threat")
Why is US Fed Chair Jerome Powell under criminal investigation?
The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that has sparked fresh concerns over the independence of America’s central bank.
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Bill Pulte likely behind legal move against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Some of Trump's allies were alarmed by the move, fearing a legal fight aimed at Fed Chair Jerome Powell will upset the bond market, some of the people said
 "Bill Pulte likely behind legal move against Fed Chair Jerome Powell")
US Fed faces criminal probe as Powell links move to Trump pressure
In a statement released Sunday evening, Powell rejected the notion that the action was driven by his testimony or the renovation
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Trump might still fire Jerome Powell as decision to pick Fed chair nears
Trump did not specify who is his leading chair candidate and said an announcement would be made in "January sometime"
 "Trump might still fire Jerome Powell as decision to pick Fed chair nears")
Fed Cuts Again But Caution Ahead: Key takeaways from the December meeting
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third meeting in a row.
 "Fed Cuts Again But Caution Ahead: Key takeaways from the December meeting")