Bessent lists five finalists for Fed chair job, and Trump says decision coming before the end of the year

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been winnowed down to five.
President Donald Trump told reporters that he anticipates naming a replacement by the end of the year. Powell’s term doesn’t expire until May.

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Morgan Stanley predicts these beaten-down Chinese stocks can rebound on easing Middle East tensions

April 12, 2026

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How bond market’s private credit crisis fears are playing out in fixed-income ETFs

April 11, 2026

ETF Edge How bond market’s private credit crisis fears are playing out in fixed-income ETFs Published Sat, Apr 11 20269:49 AM EDTUpdated 12 Min Ago Krysta Escobar WATCH LIVE Source

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Michael Burry says he’s still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock

April 10, 2026

Key Points “Big Short” investor Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish bet against defense tech company Palantir Technologies. Burry said in a Substack post that he’s still holding long-dated put options on Palantir. He said he’s been betting against the company since the fall of 2025. The investor’s comments come as President Donald Trump […]