Browsing: Hassett

Trump names NEC’s Kevin Hassett as potential Fed chair, putting markets on watch Traders are parsing political tea leaves after…

Dollar slips as ‘Hassett effect’ stokes concern over Fed independence and policy path The U.S. dollar edged lower as markets weighed rising odds that Kevin Hassett could be tapped as the next Federal Reserve chair—rekindling… (via Bpaynews real-time desk)

Yield Spike Hits Tech as Energy Stocks Climb; Crypto Scrutiny Deepens and Corporate Landlords Expand Risk appetite softened on Monday as rising bond yields pressured growth stocks ahead of key inflation data. Tech names fell… (via Bpaynews real-time desk)

December rate cut pause Federal Reserve Chair nominee Hassett has expressed concerns about the timing of a potential pause in rate cuts scheduled for December, labeling it as “very bad.” Hassett’s warning highlights the implications…

Headline: Markets Brief: Shipping Relief Hopes, AI Power Buildout, and Notable Stock Moves As global logistics, energy demand, and equity markets shift in tandem, investors are weighing early signs of easing supply chain pressure against… (via Bpaynews real-time desk)

Expectations for a US government shutdown shifted to a more optimistic tone on Polymarket after comments made by Hassett. Investors…