Group 1: Powell's Investigation - The U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin agreed to transfer the investigation of Fed Chairman Powell from the Justice Department to the Senate Banking Committee to break the deadlock regarding Kevin Walsh's nomination [1][2][3] - This move aims to persuade Republican Senator Thom Tillis to drop his opposition to Walsh's nomination, which he has linked to the ongoing investigation of Powell [3][4] - Mnuchin emphasized the urgency of advancing the hearing process to ensure a new chairman can be appointed quickly [6] Group 2: Fed's Rate Cut Outlook - The market's expectations for a Fed rate cut have diminished significantly following unexpectedly strong U.S. non-farm payroll data, with the probability of no rate hike in March rising from 80% to 92% [8] - The U.S. Labor Department reported that January non-farm payrolls increased by 130,000, exceeding market expectations and alleviating concerns about a slowdown in the labor market [8] - Economic forecasts suggest that the U.S. GDP growth could reach 4%-5% this year, with inflation data being a critical factor for the Fed's decision-making [11]
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