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Today: March 20, 2026
Today: March 20, 2026

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Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?

President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May

Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
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Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
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The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money

The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money

The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money
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The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates

The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates

The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates
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Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair 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

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics
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In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception

The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve

In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception
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Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that price increases remain stubbornly elevated

Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows
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Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that
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Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

The Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
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Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?
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Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump

Republicans in Congress are supporting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against the central bank

Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump
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Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve

Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
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Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May

The Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends, or will he take the unusual step of remaining a governor

Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May
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From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict

President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
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Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

CNN This Morning examines why some Republicans are calling the criminal investigation of Jerome Powell an "unwelcome distraction"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
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JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition

JPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking

JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition
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Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

The investigation follows Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s refusal to toe the White House’s line over interest rate cuts.

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake
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DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
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The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown

Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the federal government to stop surge by federal immigration authorities

The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown
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Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed

Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed
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Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
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Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
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Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates in 2026

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026
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Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog
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Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
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Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Asian shares are mixed in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records
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Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month

Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer

S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
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US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
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Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew

Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
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Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
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More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
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The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse

The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse

The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse
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The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
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Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

More drops for superstar AI stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
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US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

The U.S. stock market neared its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026

US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more
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Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
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The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally

President Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
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U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million