Plug Power Inc (PLUG) shares fell sharply Friday after President Donald Trump formally nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, sparking fears that a more hawkish policy regime and potentially higher-for-longer interest rates could squeeze the hydrogen fuel-cell maker's capital-intensive growth plans. Here?s what investors need to know.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) shares are trading lower Friday morning after President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair in May 2026. Gold, tracked by SPDR Gold Trust , is trading over 6% lower Friday morning. Warsh is widely viewed as more skeptical of ultra-easy monetary policy than current chair Jerome Powell.
The Indian Economic Survey 2025-26 has outlined a stark warning regarding a potential global financial ?systemic shock cascade? in 2026 that could outpace the severity of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.
President Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, yet Bitcoin plunged below $83,000 on the news. Technical analyst Kyledoops said a Warsh-led Fed would fundamentally change how markets interpret policy signals, given his reputation as an inflation hawk and strong-dollar advocate.
Charter Communications, Inc (CHTR). will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Jan. 30. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings of $9.88 per share. On Jan. 13, Charter Communications (CHTR) disclosed that it has closed on $3.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
Bitcoin is down over 5% on Thursday as broader risk-off sentiment sweeps through global markets. Weakening tech earnings and a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve are driving capital out of risk assets. Crypto trader Jelle highlighted that this is the largest Bitcoin correction since 2021, but it's still far from the biggest drawdown in BTC's history.
Universal Digital Intl Limited on Thursday launched USDU, the UAE?s first central bank-approved stablecoin that puts it in direct competition with Circle?s USDC . This make Universal Digital the first company registered by the Central Bank of the UAE to issue a Foreign Payment Token, The Block reported.
The stock market witnessed a mixed performance today as the?S&P 500?and the?Nasdaq?indices showed varied results. As investors await Fed Chair?Jerome Powell?s press conference, the market remains cautious amid political pressures on the central bank.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is signaling patience, noting that the central bank remains "well positioned" as the labor market shows signs of stabilization.
The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%?3.75% on Wednesday, putting its easing cycle on hold after three rate cuts last year that brought borrowing costs to their lowest since 2022.
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at?Maelstrom?Fund, explored in an essay published Tuesday how a potential intervention by U.S. authorities to support the Japanese yen could boost risk assets like Bitcoin . In the essay titled "Woomph," Hayes argued that the Treasury Department, in coordination with the Federal Reserve, could sell dollars and buy yen, solving ?many financial problem...
Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting is expected to be routine on paper ? but markets may be bracing for something far less ordinary. Any fireworks are unlikely to come from monetary policy, but Chair Jerome Powell's press conference could turn tense as politics, subpoenas and presidential pressure overshadow an otherwise quiet meeting.
Bitcoin is showing signs of life ahead an expected interest rate hold by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. Notable Statistics: Notable Developments: Trader Notes: Trader Crypto Seth explained that crypto saw another sharp flush even as U.S. equities stayed strong.
Bitcoin remains range-bound around $88,000, but traders are bracing for potential volatility and downside risk. Historically, Bitcoin has reacted negatively around FOMC meetings with around 9% drop the last time. Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that in 2025, BTC fell after seven of eight Fed decisions. A 15% spike in May 2025 was the exception.
Gold didn't rally on CPI prints. Call it the Greenland Tax. For decades, gold traded on interest rates and real yields. Greenland shouldn't move trillion-dollar markets. Gold is reacting to the weaponization of geography?not to inflation. In this regime, gold isn't just a metal. Each territorial flare-up, tariff threat, or alliance fracture adds an invisible premium to bullion.
Some of the biggest names in finance and politics made headlines this week. Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, criticized the Federal Reserve for several ethical lapses and policy missteps. Bessent pointed to ?mistimed asset purchases? as the primary reason for the $100 billion annual loss.
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