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Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight
Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't resign if Trump tries to remove him
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he would not step down if pressured by President-elect Trump. The Fed also cut interest rates by one quarter of a percentage point. MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Trump, Harris rally in North Carolina as controversial comments get attention
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both addressed crowds in North Carolina Wednesday. This comes after closing arguments from the candidates were clouded by ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remarks Thursday afternoon as the independent central bank prepares to cut interest rates for a second time. The decision comes after the administration ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas
One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Stock market ‘finally paying more attention to tariffs’ as a potential headwind
Tariffs have taken the spotlight as a policy issue as S&P 500 companies have discussed earnings with analysts since the U.S. presidential election, with investors awaiting clarity on what global ...Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Putin says Trump’s Ukraine proposals merit attention
Russian president congratulates Republican leader on his election victoryWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump turns attention to transition after election win
President-elect Donald Trump is turning his focus to the presidential transition following his victory. Democrats, meanwhile, are left wondering what led to his comeback. Natalie Brand has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Powell dismisses Trump firing talk
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell says he wouldn’t step down if Trump asked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump Versus Harris: How the U.S. Election Is Fueling Stock Market Returns
The S&P 500 has only seen two negative election years in the last seven decades.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Trump’s lead over Harris in betting market erodes as platforms tighten odds
Top platforms had placed Republican ahead but Democrat is catching up and even leads on one app. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Betting markets have narrowed ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight
Singer says America is on the ‘brink of history’ as Kamala Harris said Trump would seek to make state’s abortion ban nationwide. Beyoncé on Friday lent her star power to Kamala Harris at a ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Harris puts Pennsylvania in spotlight with new Shapiro-narrated ad
Vice President Harris’s campaign on Friday unveiled its last Pennsylvania ad featuring Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), putting the critical battleground state in the spotlight. The 30-second ad was narrated ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Psaki: Democrats paid too much attention to anti-Trump GOP
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Behind Schumer’s Silence on Trump’s Picks, a Bid to Spotlight G.O.P. Divides
The Senate majority leader is staying out of Republican turmoil over the more contentious picks for strategic reasons.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump-Harris election may take weeks to decide. Here’s what investors must know.
Election Day is supposed to be a one-day affair, but if polls and recent history are a guide, the results of the Nov. 5 presidential race and key congressional contests may not be known for days or ...Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.
Fresh from a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris may now head to Capitol Hill to defy him in what could be her last major act in office.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets
Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Trump election odds tumble on betting markets after Iowa poll shows Harris lead
Harris is now the favorite on betting site Predictit.Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
Powell: Fed won't 'speculate' about Trump's impact on economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, the second consecutive cut since a two-year rate hike run to curb post-pandemic inflation, as the economy and labor ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Powell says he won't resign for Trump, can't be fired
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a clear, direct response when asked during a press conference Thursday if he would step down if asked to do so by President-elect Trump. “No,” said Powell, ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump
The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Powell and the Fed won't be able to avoid talking about Trump forever
The Fed chair dodged question after question at his news conference Thursday about his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Trump, Jay Powell and a Potential Fight over the Fed’s Future
As Trump allies including Elon Musk endorse ending the Federal Reserve’s independence, the central bank’s chair is reportedly ready to go to court to fight back.Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed
Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
The irony of inflation politics (or why Trump should be nice to Fed Chair Powell)
Only in the crazy, confused world of Washington politics could the Democrats be pointing their fingers of blame at anyone but the federal policymaker who bears much responsibility for their loss: ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
Dow soars as these areas are ‘likely market winners’ of potential Republican sweep
Stocks surged Wednesday after Donald Trump won the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 6