Trump Says Kevin Warsh Would Cut Rates Independently if Named Fed Chair

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that Kevin Warsh would cut interest rates without any external pressure, should he take on the role of Federal Reserve chair, framing the potential policy shift as an independent decision rather than a politically driven move. The comments have drawn attention as markets remain highly sensitive to signals around … Read more

Polymarket Odds Point to Kevin Warsh as Clear Favorite for Fed Chair Under Trump

Prediction markets are signaling a strong consensus on who could lead the US Federal Reserve under a potential second Trump administration, with Kevin Warsh emerging as the dominant favorite. Data from Polymarket shows traders assigning Warsh an 87% probability of being nominated as the next Fed Chair. The sharp imbalance in odds highlights how market … Read more

Trump Confirms Fed Chair Announcement Set for Tomorrow Morning

President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve tomorrow morning, accelerating expectations around a major shift in U.S. monetary leadership. The statement, made during public remarks on Wednesday, comes amid heightened market sensitivity to interest rate policy and central bank independence. The announcement will formally name … Read more

JPMorgan Sees Gold Prices Potentially Surging Toward $8,000 in Bullish 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan analysts have outlined an aggressive bullish scenario in which gold prices could climb as high as $8,000 per ounce, driven by a combination of monetary easing, geopolitical risk, and sustained central bank demand. The forecast, shared in a recent research note, reflects what the bank describes as a “tail-risk” outcome rather than a base … Read more

Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell, Calls for Lower Interest Rates

President escalated his criticism of U.S. monetary policy this week, calling Federal Reserve Chair a “moron” and arguing that the United States should maintain the lowest interest rates in the world. The remarks revive a long-running dispute between the White House and the independent central bank, as Trump reiterated his belief that high borrowing costs … Read more