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S&P 500 fell 0.49% to 7,138.80 as investors await tech earnings and Fed decision. Polymarket predicts 61% odds of higher open April 29.

Kevin Warsh, nominated Fed chairman, demands monetary policy overhaul to prevent future inflation crises, but faces structural obstacles to implementing lasting reform.

Fed expected to hold rates steady this week with Powell's final presser watched for inflation, yield, and geopolitical commentary before Warsh takes over.

S&P 500 near all-time highs faces consolidation as five Magnificent Seven firms report earnings this week and Federal Reserve meets.

Dow futures fall on Trump's Iran talks cancellation while S&P 500 gains. Organon surges 15% on $11.75B acquisition; Fed meets Wednesday with rates unchanged expected.

OceanFirst and Flushing Financial secure all regulatory approvals and shareholder consent for merger, targeting June 1, 2026 closing.

Fed projects inflation reaching 3.56% due to Iran war energy disruption. No rate cuts expected as historically expensive stock market faces downside risk.

Apple positioned for post-earnings rally on strong Services growth and iPhone demand; ExxonMobil faces pressure from disappointing guidance and oil price downside risk amid Iran de-escalation concerns.

Plug Power stock jumped 12.9% this week, with 2026 gains reaching 59%, boosted by U.S.-Iran ceasefire news and renewed meme stock momentum.

U.S. stock futures show mixed signals as Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Intel and SAP beat earnings; oil climbs to $97.15.

Dorval Corp. sells $14.61M of short-term bond ETF shares ($ISTB), signaling concern over anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts that could compress yields.

Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh proposes replacing core PCE inflation gauge with alternative measures like trimmed-mean PCE, potentially lowering official inflation readings.

U.S. stock futures jump 0.56-0.76% after Trump extends Iran ceasefire. Energy, aerospace, and airline stocks lead gains amid geopolitical relief.

Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh signals potential interest rate cuts, likely benefiting real estate, auto, and tech stocks while pressuring bank margins.

Wall Street's historic Iran ceasefire rally faces reality as persistent inflation and record valuations limit upside despite falling oil prices.

Fed's inflation forecast rises to 3.58%, driven by energy prices and Middle East tensions, threatening stock market rally and delaying interest rate cuts.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records amid 3.3% inflation and historically elevated valuations, raising correction concerns.

Economists warn of rising recession risks from Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices, with Goldman Sachs estimating 30% recession probability within 12 months.

Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces scrutiny over $192-226M wealth and $100M+ in undisclosed crypto, AI holdings, raising conflict-of-interest questions.

S&P 500 surged 1.18% to 6,967.38 on easing oil prices and Iran deal hopes. Bank earnings and inflation data could sway Wednesday's direction.