Federal Reserve

Seoul's stock market opened sharply lower on February 2 due to risk-averse sentiment following the nomination of a new U.S. Federal Reserve chair. The KOSPI index fell 1.05% in the first 15 minutes and was down 3.47% by 11:20 a.m. Investors offloaded tech heavyweights, particularly major semiconductor makers.

30. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as the central bank's chairman. The announcement, made on Friday via Truth Social, praises Warsh as a potential great leader for the Fed. Warsh requires Senate confirmation to assume the role when Powell's term ends in May.

The Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of lying to Congress about headquarters renovations. Powell calls the allegations pretexts to force interest rate cuts. The probe escalates tensions as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a related case on Fed independence.

10. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Building on bitcoin's volatility after the Federal Reserve's December 2025 rate cut—which spiked prices above $94,000—crypto markets in early 2026 are buzzing with optimism. Traders are embracing the mantra 'Run it hot,' betting on bold Fed actions under pressure from President Donald Trump. Recent surges to nearly $95,000 have yielded to drops amid geopolitical concerns, but expectations of further rate cuts and asset purchases fuel hopes for a boom, with analysts predicting bitcoin could hit $200,000 or $1 million by early next year.

As 2025 draws to a close, commentators on Slate’s What Next podcast say the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump shows signs of losing momentum, even as prices remain high. They argue that tariffs and policy uncertainty are adding to economic pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.

14. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Bitcoin traded below $89,000 on December 14, 2025, erasing gains from the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut as markets braced for the Bank of Japan's policy meeting. Traders cited concerns over a potential yen carry trade unwind and upcoming U.S. economic data. Ether showed weekly strength, while most altcoins declined.