Federal Reserve

Amid President Donald Trump's trade wars, the real story for Wall Street in 2026 is a tug-of-war between record-high valuations, a “messy” Federal Reserve, and a literal war in the Middle East. However, experts have told Benzinga that what looks like a bubble to some is simply “...

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) launched its own prediction market, powered by Kalshi, in January. Already seeing initial success, the company’s head of prediction markets shared with Benzinga what’s on the horizon. What's Next for Coinbase Prediction Market According to Coinbase’s...

Artificial intelligence may already be displacing some of America's youngest workers, according to Fed Governor Michael Barr. Speaking Tuesday at the New York Association for Business Economics, Barr said that AI it is beginning to weigh on entry-level employment in highly exposed occupations such...

President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve is already rippling through markets. On Friday, U.S. stocks—tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY)—closed lower, the dollar strengthened, precious metals suffered a historic selloff...

The historic collapse in gold and silver prices on Friday sparked a brutal selloff across mining stocks, as markets aggressively unwound one of January's most crowded trades. As of 2:00 p.m. in New York, silver was down 27% to $84 an ounce, while gold slid 9.5% to $4,861. Both moves marked the...

President Donald Trump on Friday formally nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, confirming market expectations that had been building for days. In his statement, Trump praised Warsh's experience, independence, and credibility, saying he has "no doubt that he will go down as one of the...

President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Friday to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, set to succeed Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026. Who Is Kevin Warsh? Kevin Warsh is a former Federal Reserve governor, financier and lawyer with long-standing ties to Washington...

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks traded flat on Wednesday, while gold extended its record-breaking rally as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that rate cuts are not “anybody’s base case” currently. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET...

The stock market witnessed a mixed performance today as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indices showed varied results. The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.5%–3.75% has kept investors on their toes. The economic activity continues to expand at a solid pace,...

President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates high, while adding that rates will decline significantly under the next Chair. Rates Will Come Down ‘A Lot’ During a speech in Iowa on Tuesday, Trump slammed Powell yet...

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks and precious metals on Tuesday as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +0.98% $89,201.06 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ...

Leading cryptocurrencies declined alongside stock futures on Sunday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of the year. Cryptocurrency Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -2.09% $87,263.76 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)   ...

President Donald Trump has been in office for more than one year in his second term. While stock market indexes have traded higher in the year time, the president's approval ratings are hitting record lows to start 2026. Trump's Approval Rating Falls Several voter polls have shown Trump to have a...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates while defending his administration's aggressive housing market policies, arguing that institutional investors and high borrowing costs have priced ordinary Americans out of homeownership....

The ongoing feud between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve has taken a new turn with the revelation of details about the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation project. According to a letter Fed Chair Jerome Powell wrote to senators in July, he provided extensive details about the...