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Kevin Warsh’s potential Fed reset: Smaller footprint, sturdier market plumbing

As Jerome Powell’s term nears its end, Kevin Warsh is being discussed as a candidate who could redefine how the Federal Reserve engages with markets—less day-to-day presence, clearer rules for crisis backstops, and a sharper line between monetary policy and market plumbing.

May 23, 2026 | 145

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Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC slips 0.07% as investors weigh rates and inflation outlook

Mexico stocks edged lower, with the S&P/BMV IPC down 0.07% at the close, as markets assessed interest-rate and inflation dynamics and their impact on earnings and ETF flows.

May 23, 2026 | 142

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Stocks advance, Treasury yields ease as investors weigh US–Iran talks and rate outlook

Equities climbed and bond yields dipped as headlines on incremental US–Iran talks intersected with a cautious Federal Reserve rate backdrop. A firmer dollar and shifting rate expectations set the tone for sector rotation and ETF flows.

May 23, 2026 | 151

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Alberta sets sovereignty referendum, raising stakes for Canada’s energy economy and markets

Oil-rich Alberta will hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada after months of campaigning, introducing fresh uncertainty for energy producers, provincial credit, and the Canadian dollar.

May 23, 2026 | 147

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Companies Press Ahead on Prediction Markets as U.S. Regulatory Debate Drags On

Executives used Q1 2026 earnings calls to reaffirm investment in prediction markets despite an unsettled U.S. legal framework, citing client demand and diversification.

May 23, 2026 | 138

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Trump–Xi meeting signals a cautious reset built on ‘constructive strategic stability’

Official readouts from Washington and Beijing used the same phrase — ‘constructive strategic stability’ — after the Trump–Xi meeting, pointing to a guarded effort to manage competition. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and the risks to watch.

May 19, 2026 | 420

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Alphabet’s Google I/O puts AI strategy to the test as Wall Street demands substance

After a roughly 140% share-price surge, Alphabet’s Google I/O is a high-stakes moment to demonstrate AI progress that can translate into products, user growth, and earnings. Investors across equities, credit, and ETFs are watching for concrete signals beyond narrative.

May 19, 2026 | 419

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Berkshire’s latest 13F points to the ‘tiny purchase’ Warren Buffett flagged in March

Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter 13F filing appears to identify the small equity position Warren Buffett referenced in March, offering a fresh data point on the conglomerate’s capital deployment amid a high-rate environment.

May 19, 2026 | 398

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Futures Shift Toward a Possible Fed Rate Hike After Fresh Inflation Upside

A hotter inflation print has pushed fed funds futures to reflect a potential rate increase as soon as December, reshaping market expectations for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

May 16, 2026 | 411

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