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What the Fed's decision to hold rates steady means for markets

Federal Reserve officials voted to hold interest rates steady at their January FOMC meeting — the first of 2026 — as they try to balance both sides of the US central bank's dual mandate: inflation and the labor market. Yahoo Finance speaks with experts about what this decision means for future rate cuts, markets and the economy.

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Powell's term as Federal Reserve governor does not end until 2028.

Powell's term as Federal Reserve governor does not end until 2028.

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The ‘January barometer' for stocks comes with a big asterisk this year

If the first month of 2026 can be any guide to the rest of the year, investors should buckle up.

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Warsh pick doesn't end talk that Powell may stay on to protect Fed's independence

Some Fed watchers say the choice of Warsh means it's more likely that Powell will continue to stand in Trump's way.

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These overlooked stocks are a backdoor way to play the AI chip boom

Materials suppliers Entegris and Qnity aren't household names, but they benefit from both the AI frenzy and a broader chip-sector recovery.

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Investing In A Midterm Election Year

Tame inflation is expected for 2025 with housing supply and real-time indicators suggesting CPI will trend down toward the Fed's 2% target by year-end. Manufacturing reshoring pledges are likely overstated; actual foreign direct investment remains modest, limiting upside for US infrastructure and utilities.

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The $1.2 Trillion Aerospace And Defense Supercycle

The aerospace and defense sector is experiencing parallel growth in commercial and defense markets, with revenues projected to rise from $800B in 2025 to $1.25T by the mid-2030s. Commercial aerospace faces supply chain disruptions and regulatory hurdles, while aftermarket sales and space-related opportunities drive near-term revenue growth.

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Eager for an OpenAI or Anthropic IPO? Then Trump's Fed pick is good news.

Kevin Warsh supports President Trump's desire for lower interest rates, and that could be a catalyst for blockbuster artificial-intelligence IPOs.

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Weekly Commentary: Kevin Warsh And Regime Change

Weekly Commentary: Kevin Warsh And Regime Change

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Global Rates Begin To Diverge

Fed leaves borrowing costs unchanged. Differences emerge across global interest rates.

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Record Stock Valuations, Fed Independence, And Macro Volatility

As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies and markets ponder the nomination of a new Chair, understanding this chain of risk is increasingly important for investors. Central bank independence matters because attacks on it tend to increase macroeconomic volatility.

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5 Years Since Meme Stock Mania

In January 2021, there was a surge in buying of crypto and NFTs, but perhaps the most in-vogue assets at the time were extremely high short interest names like GameStop and AMC Entertainment. GameStop is still firmly in the green since the end of 2020 (with a gain of more than 400%), but it's well off its peak from January 2021.

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Warsh speaks as a dove, but might be more hawkish on inflation, investment strategist says

Wealth Enhancement chief strategy officer Jim Cahn says the market is ‘confused' about President Donald Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chairman on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #economy #markets #stocks #investing #wallstreet #federalreserve #fed #interestrates #monetarypolicy #donaldtrump #trump #kevinwarsh #jimcahn #finance

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Inside Trump's ‘transformational' pick for Fed Chair

‘Kudlow' panelists discuss Kevin Warsh's potential as Fed Chair, emphasizing his understanding of inflation caused by money printing and the need for Fed reform. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #kudlow #politics #political #politicalnews #government #economy #federalreserve #inflation #interest #banking #finance #markets #money #trump #donaldtrump #kevinwarsh

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‘TERRIBLE': GOP senator reveals why he says Fed Reserve is broken

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, discusses President Donald Trump's pick for Federal Reserve chairman, a government funding holdup and more on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #kudlow #foxbusiness #politics #political #politicalnews #government #gop #republicans #democrats #democraticparty #democrat #immigration #ice #border #federalreserve #economy #donaldtrump #trump #mikelee #utah #washingtondc #washington #dc

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This Week's Market Wrap: Mega-Cap Earnings, Inflation Data, And AI-Driven Spending

This Week's Market Wrap: Mega-Cap Earnings, Inflation Data, And AI-Driven Spending

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Hassett BLASTS the Fed as BEHIND the curve

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett shares the challenges Kevin Warsh will face as Federal Reserve chair on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #mariabartiromoswallstreet #economy #markets #federalreserve #fed #interestrates #monetarypolicy #finance #wallstreet #centralbank #kevinwarsh #kevinhassett #economicpolicy

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The Fed ‘is going to remain very independent,' says Brandywine Global Portfolio manager

Brandywine Global Portfolio manager Jack McIntyre analyzes market reactions to Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed Chair, recent inflation data and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #stocks #stockmarket #markets #economy #federalreserve #fed #inflation #interestrates #wallstreet #trump #donaldtrump #kevinwarsh #finance #investing #business #claman

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Month-End Flows And U.S. Index Outlook: U.S. Stocks Fall From Warsh's Nomination

Stock markets keep correcting after FOMC highs after Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed Chair. The Dow Jones is now evolving within a descending channel right after testing its all-time highs.

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