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Senator Tillis backs Warsh for Fed Chair as DOJ ends Powell probe
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (232+ words) Senator Thom Tillis endorsed Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair after the DOJ closed its probe into Jerome Powell. Warsh's confirmation by May 15 is now at 93% YES, up from 29% just 24 hours ago. The jump traces directly to Tillis's vote on…...
Kevin Warsh's potential Fed Chair role stirs rate hike speculation
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (314+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...
US-Israeli strikes, blockade strain Iran's economy amid regime change speculation
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (301+ words) US-Israeli strikes and a US naval blockade are putting heavy pressure on Iran's economy. The odds of the Iranian regime falling by June 30 are now at 8. 5% YES, up from 8% yesterday. Economic strain from decades of sanctions plus the recent blockade…...
Tillis backs Warsh, clearing path for Fed chair confirmation
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (224+ words) Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has ended his opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve chair nomination, removing a procedural barrier in the Senate. Odds for Warsh's confirmation by May 15 on Polymarket now sit at 93. 5% YES, up from 29% a day ago. The…...
Tillis backs Warsh for Fed Chair as DOJ drops Powell probe
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (225+ words) Senator Thom Tillis's readiness to back Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair clears a major hurdle after the DOJ dropped its investigation into Jerome Powell. The likelihood of Warsh's confirmation by May 1 is now at 2% YES, up from 1% yesterday....
Senator Tillis drops opposition, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (210+ words) Senator Thom Tillis has dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair. Odds of Warsh being confirmed by May 15 now sit at 88% YES, up from 29% just 24 hours ago. Tillis's block was the main obstacle, and its removal triggered…...
US motorists cut fuel consumption as Iran conflict spikes petrol prices
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (308+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...
US Treasury meets bank CEOs over Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity risks
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (529+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...
Iran crisis leaves crude oil markets unmoved despite Strait of Hormuz tensions
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (211+ words) The Iran conflict is moving energy-related prediction markets, with crude oil all-time high by April 30 sitting at 1. 6% YES, down from 2% a day ago. The April 30 crude oil market has shown minimal movement despite the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The order…...
Consumer pessimism on job security doubles, Fed rate cut speculation rises
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (617+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...