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Trump’s Fed Chair Search Narrows to Kevin Hassett as Markets React and Pushback Mounts

A decision is now expected in early 2026, highlighting unresolved questions about Fed independence.

Experts Challenge Trump’s Claim Tariffs Could End Income Tax and Fund $2,000 Checks

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Bundestag Passes Pension Reform, Stabilizing Merz’s Fragile Coalition

Vanguard Opens Platform to Crypto ETFs as Bitcoin Funds Log Fresh Outflows

Lucid Stock Extends 2025 Slide With Heavy Short Interest, Dilution Jitters

Kremlin Aide Urges Russia to Classify Crypto Mining as an Export

Trump Renews Tariff-Funded Refunds Promise, Says Income Tax Could Disappear

Trump Signals Kevin Hassett as Front-Runner for Fed Chair as Markets Bet on Faster Cuts

IKEA Opens First New Zealand Store in Auckland With Nationwide Online Shopping

Pakistan Sets Dec. 23 Live Auction to Privatize PIA

U.S. Signs Preliminary $150 Million Equity Offer With xLight for EUV Laser Source

Trump Delays Fed Chair Announcement to Early 2026, Touts Kevin Hassett as Favorite

Trump Delays Fed Chair Announcement to Early 2026 After Saying He Has Chosen Successor

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Could Let U.S. ‘Almost Completely’ Cut Income Tax

Ukraine and IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal on Four-Year Program Worth About $8.2 Billion

Hassett Emerges as Frontrunner for Fed Chair as White House Weighs Pre-Christmas Pick

IMF, Ukraine Seal Staff-Level Deal on Four-Year, $8.2 Billion Program

Reeves Unveils UK Budget With Tax Rises After OBR Leak

Trump Predicts Tariff Revenue Surge as GOP Doubts and Court Test Loom

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas