The U.S. dollar staged a sharp rally Friday, while gold and silver prices plunged, following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank. The move, interpreted as a hawkish signal for monetary policy, combined with strong economic data to reshape market expectations.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
The U.S. dollar rallied sharply while gold and silver prices plunged following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The move, coupled with stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, signals a potential hawkish shift in monetary policy.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has sent ripples through cryptocurrency markets, as traders assess the implications of a governor with direct crypto investment experience and a hawkish monetary policy reputation.
Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as a confluence of political uncertainty and geopolitical tensions sparked a broad market sell-off, forcing over $1.6 billion in leveraged positions to close.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could signal a pivot toward aggressive rate cuts paired with a reduction of the central bank's balance sheet, reshaping the landscape for markets and cryptocurrencies.
Gold and silver prices plunged to multi-year lows as markets reacted to former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's nomination, signaling a potential shift toward a more hawkish central bank policy and stronger dollar.
As a federal judge advances a lawsuit tying Bank of America to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, the financial giant simultaneously positions itself at the forefront of stablecoin regulation discussions with Coinbase and the White House, creating a complex risk-and-opportunity landscape for investors.
The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem argues the current interest rate stance is appropriate, signaling a pause in the central bank's easing cycle unless the labor market weakens or inflation drops unexpectedly.
A U.S. license shift paves the way for Chevron to expand its unique position in Venezuela's oil sector, offering potential upside amid significant political and operational risks.
Exclusive footage and soldier testimonies reveal a disturbing pattern within Russian ranks: wounded amputees, including former prisoners, are being ordered back into combat as casualties mount and manpower dwindles.
United States Antimony (UAMY) faces a volatile market reaction following Washington's reported reversal on critical mineral price supports, casting uncertainty over its strategic expansion into Bolivia.
Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.
The US dollar hits a multi-year low against the euro following President Trump's endorsement of a weaker currency, sparking debate over its impact on trade, inflation, and America's financial standing.
Digital asset funds have recorded a second consecutive week of massive outflows, totaling $1.7 billion, as hawkish Fed signals and geopolitical tensions trigger a defensive shift. While Bitcoin and Ethereum led the retreat, tokenized precious metals emerged as a rare destination for new capital.
A hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical tensions trigger a broad market sell-off, with one analyst forecasting an 87% collapse in Bitcoin from current levels.
Precious metals extended losses in Asian trading Monday, following a sharp sell-off triggered by speculation over a more hawkish Federal Reserve leadership. Despite the pullback, both gold and silver remain significantly higher for the year, supported by enduring central bank demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
