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Wall Street Sees Warsh Pick for Next Fed Chair as a Win
Barrons· 2026-01-30 20:22
Wall Street Sees Warsh Pick for Next Fed Chair as a Win - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# Wall Street Sees Warsh Pick for Next Fed Chair as a WinBy [Ian Salisbury]and [Paul R. La Monica]ShareResize---ReprintsKevin Warsh is gen ...
The Nominee to Lead the Fed Must First Fire Corporate America
Barrons· 2026-01-30 20:14
Kevin Warsh, the Nominee to Lead the Fed, Must First Fire Corporate America - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# The Nominee to Lead the Fed Must First Fire Corporate AmericaBy [Sabrina Escobar]ShareResize---ReprintsIn this artic ...
What a Warsh Fed Would Mean for Interest Rates and Inflation Policy
Barrons· 2026-01-30 20:14
Core Viewpoint - Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Donald Trump for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, is characterized as a "stone-cold hard money guy" and has long advocated for reducing the Fed's balance sheet, raising skepticism among economists regarding his ability to implement quick interest-rate cuts while balancing the Fed's goals of price stability and maximum employment [1]. Group 1 - Kevin Warsh's nomination reflects a shift towards a more conservative monetary policy approach, emphasizing the importance of controlling inflation and reducing the Fed's balance sheet [1]. - Economists express doubt about Warsh's capacity to deliver rapid interest-rate cuts, suggesting potential challenges in achieving the dual mandate of the Fed [1].
SEC Charges Bay Area Fintech Entrepreneur With Conducting $37 Million Ponzi Scheme
Barrons· 2026-01-30 20:07
Core Viewpoint - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Satish Appalakutty, a Bay Area entrepreneur, with operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 100 victims out of $37 million, specifically targeting members of a Hindu temple he attended [1]. Group 1 - The SEC alleges that the Ponzi scheme involved fraudulent activities that misled investors [1]. - The total amount defrauded in the scheme is reported to be $37 million [1]. - The scheme reportedly affected at least 100 victims [1].
Visa, Amex Results Point to a Strong Holiday Season for Retailers
Barrons· 2026-01-30 19:52
Core Insights - Credit card issuers, including Visa and American Express, report strong consumer spending in the last quarter of 2025, indicating a positive outlook for the upcoming holiday season for retailers [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Visa and American Express have demonstrated robust earnings, suggesting that consumer spending remains resilient and is growing at a healthy rate [1] Group 2: Industry Implications - The positive earnings reports from credit card companies signal a strong holiday season ahead for retailers, as consumer confidence and spending are expected to continue [1]
This Ark Fund Gives Pre-IPO Access to SpaceX and OpenAI. But There Are Risks.
Barrons· 2026-01-30 19:27
Cathie Wood's Ark Venture has stakes in top unicorns. The fund has soared but it's not for the faint of heart. ...
Why Platinum, Copper, and Other Commodities May Have Further to Run
Barrons· 2026-01-30 19:20
Core Viewpoint - Strong demand, years of underinvestment, and deglobalization trends are reinforcing the case for higher prices across metals and energy [1] Group 1: Demand and Supply Dynamics - There is a significant increase in demand for metals and energy, driven by various global economic factors [1] - Years of underinvestment in the metals and energy sectors have created supply constraints, further pushing prices upward [1] Group 2: Geopolitical Influences - Deglobalization trends are impacting supply chains, leading to increased costs and potential price hikes in the metals and energy markets [1]
Dow Cuts Loss in Half As Volatile Week Continues
Barrons· 2026-01-30 19:06
Dow Cuts Loss in Half As Volatile Week ContinuesCONCLUDED[Stock Market News From Jan. 30, 2026: Dow Falls After Trump Picks Warsh to Head the Fed]Last Updated:---5 hours ago# Dow Cuts Loss in Half As Volatile Week ContinuesBy[Connor Smith]A volatile week for the stock market continued on Friday.The Dow was down 217 points, or 0.5%, after falling more than 500 points earlier in the afternoon. The S&P 500 was down 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.7%. All three were rallying off their lows from earlier in ...
Dow Falls in Afternoon Trading
Barrons· 2026-01-30 18:31
Core Viewpoint - The major U.S. stock indexes experienced declines, with the Dow falling 494 points, or 1%, indicating a negative trend in the market despite being on track for a ninth consecutive month of gains [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 494 points, representing a 1% drop [1] - The S&P 500 index fell by 0.8% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite index declined by 1.1% [1] Group 2: Trends - The Dow is on pace to achieve its ninth consecutive month of gains, according to Dow Jones Market Data [1] - Despite the monthly gains, the Dow is also on track for a third consecutive week of declines, marking the longest such stretch since December 2024 [1]
Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Dive. Why Cryptos Are Getting Hammered Again.
Barrons· 2026-01-30 18:11
Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Fall on News of Kevin Warsh Fed Appointment. - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Dive. Why Cryptos Are Getting Hammered Again.By [Alex Kozul-Wright]and [Nate Wolf]ShareResize---Repri ...