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Updated Apr 22, 2026 3:02 AM ET
Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, told senators he would chart a sharp departure from recent monetary policy while maintaining the institution's autonomy. His testimony signals a dovish tilt toward rate cuts, aligning with Trump's stated preferences.
Equities rallied on the dovish signal; bond yields compressed as markets priced in earlier rate cuts than the current Fed guidance suggests. Growth and tech stocks benefit most from lower-for-longer rate expectations. The dollar weakened on reduced rate-hike odds.
Warsh's nomination represents a structural shift toward politicized monetary policy. If confirmed, his Fed will face pressure to cut rates despite inflation still above target, creating a policy conflict that could weaken the dollar and reignite inflation expectations if energy prices remain elevated.
This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, and the first ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029.
The USS Torsk was the last US Navy submarine to sink an enemy warship until the war with Iran. Take a look inside.
As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.
More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.
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