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How Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve until 2028

The Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends, or will he take the unusual step of remaining a governor?Powell's term as Fed chair finishes on May 15, but because of the central bank's complex structure, he has a separate term as one of seven members of its governing board that lasts until January 31, 2028. Historically, nearly all Fed chairs have stepped down from the board when they are no longer chair.

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US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026

The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.

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Melius' Ben Reitzes on how AI is eating software stocks

Ben Reitzes, head of technology research at Melius Research, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss AI's impact on companies like Adobe, Salesforce and ServiceNow and more.

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Top-Decile Terrain: The 10-Year Return Still Signals A Secular Bull Market In Progress

The S&P 500's 10-year return is comfortably in the top decline for historical results. AI remains a key catalyst for sustaining bullish momentum.

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Kevin Warsh soars ahead of Hassett in Polymarket, Kalshi odds on next Fed chair after Trump signal

Trump did not reveal his final choice to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell – who he has bashed for not slashing interest rates fast enough – but said he would like to keep Hassett in his current role.

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Volatile Trading Week to End in Losses as Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Wall Street contended with a potent mix of geopolitical risk this week and central bank drama this week.

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Is inflation actually lower than we think? This economist says yes.

New York Fed says inflation and import prices are overstated.

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These stocks have the most to lose from Trump's push to lower electricity prices

The stocks of Constellation Energy and Vistra dropped after investors were spooked by the Trump administration's plan to push large technology companies to help lower electricity prices for consumers.

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Dow Jones: US Stocks Turn Choppy on Fed Uncertainty, Tech Stocks Mixed

US stock market outlook: Fed Chair speculation to fuel volatility ahead. Dow near record high but choppy action expected.

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Jamieson Greer on Greenland-related tariffs: Trump is ‘quite clear' on using them ‘geopolitically'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss U.S. trade policy, auto safety, and more.

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Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries Opposing His Greenland Bid

President Donald Trump warned he may impose tariffs against countries that don't support his plan to acquire Greenland, a territory of Denmark, he said during a roundtable discussion Friday morning at the White House.

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3 Chip Stocks to Buy for 2026, According to an Analyst

Jefferies expects earnings upside for Nvidia, Broadcom and Marvell as AI demand accelerates.

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Fed's Bowman: Fed should remain ready to adjust policy toward neutral unless job market improves

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Fed governor's latest remarks on Fed rate cuts, concerns about layoffs, President Trump's choice for Fed chair, and more.

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SPX Rotation Pressure, Agriculture "Stealth Movers" & Silver Rally Challenged

Rotation trades in the SPX appear to be weakening, with Kevin Green pointing to volatility impacting Friday's positioning across Wall Street. He expects a wide range of movement for the index ahead of the extended weekend.

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Fed's Bowman Says Rates Have More Room to Fall

Speaking at an economics conference in suburban Boston, Bowman said that even after three quarter-point rate cuts in late 2025, the Fed's interest-rate setting is still “moderately restrictive,” meaning that Fed policy is still leaning against inflation and economic growth.

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Warsh's chances of becoming Fed chair jump as Trump suggests he doesn't want Hassett in that job

The contest to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve took another turn Friday, as President Donald Trump hinted that he may want to keep economist Kevin Hassett in his current White House job.

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Trump Not Sure He Wants to Lose Kevin Hassett to the Fed

"I actually want to keep you where you are," President Donald Trump says during a White House event, expressing his reluctance toward nominating Kevin Hassett as Federal Reserve chair. Sign up for the Washington Edition newsletter to find out how the worlds of money and politics intersect in the US capital: https://bloom.bg/3KkEimO -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said ​on Friday a fragile job market that could weaken quickly means the U.S. central bank should stand ready to cut interest rates ‌again if needed.

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Trump floats new tariffs in push to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries "if they don't go along with Greenland." "We need Greenland for national security.

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Trivariate Research's Adam Parker on the market: 'I find myself getting more cautious'

Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the overall market, diversifying portfolios, Fed rate cuts, and more.

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