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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Under those circumstances, Hammack said that the rates could be “on hold for quite some time.”&nbsp;</li><li>She added that she believes “we are in a good position to keep the funds rate at this level and see how things play out.”&nbsp;</li><li>As per the report, Hammack said the economic outlook was optimistic but also noted that inflation remains “too high.”</li></ul>Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack reportedly said that the key interest rates in the U.S. could be on hold for an extended period as upcoming economic data is considered.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-hammack-says-interest-rates-could-be-hold-for-quite-some-time-2026-02-10/">report</a> from Reuters, Hammack said on Tuesday in prepared comments for an event in the Ohio Bankers League in Columbus, Ohio, that the central bank is not in a hurry to alter interest rates this year as it sees a “cautiously optimistic” outlook for economic activity in the country.Under those circumstances, Hammack said that the rates could be “on hold for quite some time,” adding that she believes “we are in a good position to keep the funds rate at this level and see how things play out.”Last month, the Fed <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/federal-reserve-hold-rates-in-first-policy-meeting-of-2026-despite-pressure-from-trump/cmyggYyR40V">held</a> benchmark interest rates steady at 3.50% - 3.75% in its first policy meeting of 2026, in line with market expectations as labor market data was encouraging and the unemployment rate was stabilizing. Hammack said she supported the central bank’s decision at the meeting.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hammack’s Rationale</h2>Hammack reportedly said that instead of focusing on fine tuning the interest rate, she would prefer to err on the side of patience as officials wait to see the impact of the recent rate reductions and watch how the economy performs, adding that “a steady funds rate would reflect positive economic developments.”As per the report, Hammack said the economic outlook was optimistic but also noted that inflation remains “too high,” adding that it was important for price pressures to ease even as it looks likely for inflation to remain around 3% this year.“Growth this year should get a boost from easier financial conditions, recent interest rate reductions, and fiscal support, among other factors,” Hammack reportedly said.About employment, the Fed president said that the economy was in a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ period, indicated through official data as well as from businesses.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Economic Data</h2>According to data from The Commerce Department released earlier on Tuesday, U.S. retail sales in December remained unchanged, coming in much weaker than expected as eight out of 13 categories posted declines, suggesting a slowdown in consumer spending as well as the economy in the upcoming year.Meanwhile, U.S. citizens are expecting inflation to be lower in the near-term, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that was released on Monday. According to the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE), the NY Fed said inflation expectations one year from now stood at 3.1% in January compared with 3.4% in December, while at the three- and five-year-ahead horizons, expectations held steady at 3%.The markets are looking forward to the January jobs data to be released on Wednesday and the next consumer price index report scheduled to be released on Friday.On the markets’ front, U.S. equities were mixed on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was relatively flat, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.09%, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.3%.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF </a>(IEF) was up 0.37% at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oracle-stock-rises-more-than-4.5-percent-to-one-week-high/cZbUghtR4pX">Oracle Stock Rises More Than 4.5% To One-Week High — Why Does Retail See A 'Solid Upside'?</a>

Beth Hammack attends the 2016 Hamptons Paddle & Party for Pink Benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at Fairview on Mecox Bay on August 6, 2016 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Key Interest Rates Could Remain Unchanged For Extended Period, Says Fed’s Hammack: Report 

According to a report from Reuters, Hammack said on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to alter interest rates this year as it sees a “cautiously optimistic” outlook for economic activity in the country.

Key Interest Rates Could Remain Unchanged For Extended Period, Says Fed’s Hammack: Report

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Siegel was referring to Huang’s interview last week with CNBC, where the Nvidia chief stated that the largest infrastructure buildout in humanity’s history was justified and sustainable.</li><li>Huang stated that AI companies and hyperscalers can capitalize on the “sky high” demand for computing power to make money.</li><li>Siegel said that investors are skeptical of the soaring AI capex, which was visible as several “Magnificent 7” stocks cracked last week.</li></ul>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday said that he believes Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is right about AI chip demand.The economist stated that the AI buildout is the new industrial revolution and this has resulted in the prices of legacy assets, or old chips, rising in value because of the intense demand.“Yet, investors are asking the right questions. When companies talk about $200 billion in capital expenditures, markets should scrutinize payback periods, competitive dynamics, and whether durable moats can be built in an environment where technology is evolving at breakneck speed,” he said.Last week, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) laid out a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amzn-stock-falls-below-long-term-moving-average-slumps-premarket/cZbFfDJR4nC">$200 billion</a> capital expenditure plan for 2026, which is an increase of over 50% compared to its 2025 capex. The company cited strong demand for its existing offerings and opportunities like AI, chips, robotics, and low Earth orbit satellites.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Huang Says AI Capex Surge Is Justified</h2>Siegel was referring to Huang’s interview last week with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/nvidia-rises-7percent-as-ceo-says-660-billion-capex-buildout-is-sustainable.html">CNBC</a>, where the Nvidia chief stated that the largest infrastructure buildout in humanity’s history was justified and sustainable.″The reason for that is because all of these companies’ cash flows are going to start rising,” Huang said.He stated that AI companies and hyperscalers can capitalize on the “sky high” demand for computing power to make money. “Anthropic is making great money. OpenAI is making great money. If they could have twice as much compute, the revenues would go up four times as much,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rotation Out Of Mega-Cap Tech Stocks</h2>Meanwhile, Siegel said that investors are skeptical of the soaring AI capex, which was visible as several “Magnificent 7” stocks cracked last week. Amazon shares fell nearly 15% in the previous five trading sessions, while Alphabet’s Class A shares declined around 7%. Meta and Microsoft fell 4% and 2%, respectively.“This is not a market being propped up by only a handful of mega-cap technology names. The rotation is real, it is persistent, and it is healthy,” he added. The economist said that the leadership rotation will continue amid these investor concerns.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Pullback In Gold, Silver Not A Fundamental Breakdown</h2>Siegel also said that the recent decline in prices of gold and silver is a classic case of a pullback toward the trend rather than a fundamental breakdown.He added that the longer-term trend lines in gold and silver remain intact. “Whether recent highs prove to be multi-year peaks like 1980 is unknowable, but nothing in the price action suggests a structural end to the story,” he said.While spot gold prices fell to as low as $4,666 per troy ounce after scaling an all-time high of $5,595, spot silver prices are currently down more than 3% over the past week. However, from a record high of $121.67 per troy ounce, spot silver prices are down nearly 32%.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.11%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.08%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.13%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TLT">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was up by 0.32% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) rose 0.11%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fda-novo-wegovy-pill-tv-advertisement-misleading-nvo-stock-pares-gains/cZbv5uwR4oX">FDA Says Novo's Wegovy Pill TV Advertisement Is Misleading: NVO Stock Pares Gains</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Wharton's Jeremy Siegel Agrees With Jensen Huang That AI Chip Demand Is 'Sky High' — But Says 'Investors Are Asking The Right Questions'

The economist stated that the AI buildout is the new industrial revolution and this has resulted in the prices of legacy assets, or old chips, rising in value because of the intense demand.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hassett said that the introduction of the internet and AI has a similar impact on economic data.</li><li>The NEC Director also stated that he feels the “game” of the government shutdown is done with, even though a few issues need to be ironed out between Republicans and Democrats.</li><li>Hassett’s comments come ahead of the U.S. employment report that is due to be released on Wednesday, and the weekly jobless claims report due Thursday.</li></ul>White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reportedly said on Monday that there could be a series of lower job numbers due to a combination of unusual circumstances and an AI-led productivity boom.“One shouldn’t panic if you see a sequence of numbers that are lower than you’re used to, because again, population growth is going down and productivity growth is skyrocketing. It’s an unusual set of circumstances,” Hassett said during an interview with CNBC.He also noted that there is no question that the U.S. economy is currently in the midst of the biggest productivity boom since the 1990s. Hassett’s comments come ahead of the U.S. employment report that is due to be released on Wednesday, and the weekly jobless claims report due Thursday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI-Led Productivity Boom</h2>The NEC Director said that the introduction of the internet and AI&nbsp;has a similar impact on economic data. “AI is making it so that every company, from Caterpillar on up, is finding that it’s more productive when it does stuff. And with higher productivity, they get higher profits,” Hassett said.The question, he noted, is what will happen to jobs as productivity rises. “Productivity skyrockets, profit skyrockets, GDP skyrockets, but then all of a sudden, you’re making 20 widgets with one fewer person, and then that person has to find a job,” he added, noting that job transitions could happen.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hassett On Likelihood Of Government Shutdown</h2>Hassett also said he feels the “game” of the government shutdown is&nbsp;done with, even though a few things need to be ironed out between Republicans and Democrats.He added that he hasn’t spoken to anyone on either side of the aisle who is interested in another shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Layoffs Highest Since 2009</h2>Meanwhile, layoffs in January hit the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/layoffs-in-january-highest-since-2009-hiring-lowest-on-record/cZbZe3wR4V0">highest levels</a> since 2009, with U.S.-based employers announcing 108,435 job cuts during the month, according to the latest report by consulting firm Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.The firm stated that layoffs last month were the highest since January 2009, when 241,749 job cuts were announced.Employers also announced 5,306 hiring plans in January, which was the lowest total for the month since Challenger began tracking hiring plans in 2009.U.S. equities declined in Monday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.04%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 0.14%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.52%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.14% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/momentus-nasa-partnership-space-operations-mnts-stock/cZbvGE4R4o3">Momentus Partners With NASA For In-Orbit Servicing, Space Operations — MNTS Stock Rises Pre-Market</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters after attending a meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Hassett Says There Could Be A Series Of Lower Job Numbers Due To An Unusual Set Of Circumstances And AI-Led Productivity Boom: Report

He also noted that there is no question that the U.S. economy is currently in the midst of the biggest productivity boom since the 1990s.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In a speech at the IMF Spring Meetings in April 2025, Warsh stated that the Fed’s current wounds are largely self-inflicted, adding that it’s time for the central bank to get policy back on track.</li><li>He added that Fed leaders should skip opportunities to share their latest musings.</li><li>Warsh said that rhetorically talking about the latest data release is a common problem and counterproductive.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, stated on Friday that recent messaging from the Federal Reserve has come across as “confused,” contributing to avoidable volatility.The economist&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-money-capital-risk/2026/02/06/fedspeak-interrupted-00768509">cited</a> a recent Politico newsletter stating that, as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh could bring a shift in the central bank’s communication.“This shift would align with the views of many, myself included, who have worried that Fed communication has become increasingly less effective as a tool for forward guidance,” El-Erian said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_96cd3a879e.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="725" height="491"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure>The Politico&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-money-capital-risk/2026/02/06/fedspeak-interrupted-00768509">newsletter</a> stated that a Warsh-led Fed will “say a lot less,” citing the Fed Chair nominee’s distaste with respect to how the central bank conveys to financial markets about its next decision.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Warsh’s Criticism Of Fed’s Messaging</h2>In a speech at the IMF Spring Meetings in April 2025, former Fed Governor Warsh stated that the Fed’s current wounds are largely self-inflicted, adding that it’s time for the central bank to get policy back on track.“Near-term forecasting is another distracting Fed preoccupation. Economists are not immune to the frailties of human nature. Once policymakers reveal their economic forecast, they can become prisoners of their own words,” he said.The Fed Chair nominee added that Fed leaders should skip opportunities to share their latest musings, noting that rhetorically talking about the latest data release is a common problem and counterproductive.He said that he sees little value in the Fed’s data-dependent approach, arguing that relying on backward-looking data, which undergoes significant revision, reflects false precision and analytical complacency.<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Decisive’ Upgrade To Powell</h2>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wharton-jeremy-siegel-kevin-warsh-fed-chair-net-positive-trump-tariffs-wildcard/cZbitWPR4lD">said that</a> Warsh is a “decisive upgrade” to outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.“His qualifications are superb, and most importantly, he brings genuine independent-minded thoughts back to the Fed—something that was too often lacking in recent years,” the economist said, adding that he expects the Senate to confirm President Trump’s nomination of Warsh.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Warsh’s Prior Experience</h2>Apart from his stint as a Fed Governor, Warsh has prior experience as the Fed’s emissary to emerging and advanced Asian economies.He was also a member of Morgan Stanley’s mergers and acquisitions team, having served as the firm’s Vice President and Executive Director.Warsh is currently a partner at Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office LLC and also serves on the board of directors of United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and Coupang Inc. (CPNG).Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Friday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.59%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.47%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.82%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.04% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bofa-flow-show-long-detroit-short-davos-trump-affordability-push/cZbFhAYR4F3">BofA Says 'Stay Long Detroit, Short Davos' Amid Trump's Affordability Push — What Does It Mean?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, during an interaction

El-Erian Says Recent Fed Messaging Has Come Across As 'Confused', Agrees That A Kevin Warsh-Led Central Bank Would Say A Lot Less

The economist cited a recent Politico newsletter stating that, as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh could bring a shift in the central bank’s communication.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Cook also emphasized that it was a time for de-escalation and that he had spoken about it with Trump.</li><li>The CEO said that immigration was a key issue for Apple, which has team members who operate on some form of Visa across the U.S.</li><li>Cook’s comments reportedly follow up on his memo from last week over federal officers shooting and killing two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month, which led to a partial government shutdown and delay of key data releases.</li></ul>Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) chief Tim Cook reportedly said that he is concerned about the immigration issue in the U.S. and that he will take up the matter with lawmakers.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/apple-s-cook-vows-to-lobby-lawmakers-on-immigration-issue">report</a> from Bloomberg, the CEO told employees in an all-hands meeting on Thursday that he is “deeply distraught” with how the U.S. has been dealing with immigration.Cook’s comments reportedly follow up on his memo from last week over federal officers shooting and killing two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month amid President Donald Trump’s moves to enforce stricter immigration control in the country.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cook’s Comments</h2>Cook reportedly told employees that he had heard some of his employees do not feel comfortable leaving their homes. “No one should feel this way. No one,” he reportedly said.Cook also emphasized that it was a time for de-escalation, and that he had spoken about it with Trump.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is This Important?</h2>The CEO said that immigration was a key issue for Apple, which has team members who operate on some form of Visa across the U.S.“For as long as I can remember, we have been a smarter, wiser, more innovative company because we’ve attracted the best and brightest from all corners of the world,” he reportedly said. “I am going to continue to lobby lawmakers on this issue. You have my word on that.”Cook also said that Apple has hundreds of workers on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and promised to personally advocate for them.However, some Apple employees were initially critical of Cook’s delayed response to the shooting.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Partial Government Shutdown And Data Delays</h2>The protests against shootings and killings of the U.S. citizens in Minneapolis also resulted in a partial government shutdown in the U.S. that began this weekend and ended within four days.The Senate separated DHS funding from other agencies to avoid a prolonged shutdown after Democrats refused to support a funding bill that contributed to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.The shutdown also affected the release of key data in the U.S., including the January employment report, December’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, and the Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment release.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around AAPL shares remained ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AAPL">Shares of AAPL</a> have gained nearly 19% in the past year.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s trade. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/spy">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.9%; the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.92%; and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.85%.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ief">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.49% at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/michael-burry-flags-wording-methodology-updates-in-google-parent-alphabet-fresh-filing/cZbZQNwR4VU">Michael Burry Flags Wording, Methodology Updates In Google Parent Alphabet’s Fresh Filing</a>

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What Does Apple’s Cook Think About The Immigration Issue In America?

According to a report from Bloomberg, CEO Tim Cook said in an all-hands meeting on Thursday that he is deeply distraught about the immigration issue in the U.S. and that he will take it up with lawmakers.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bessent added that the Iranian leadership is wiring money out of the country “like crazy,” stating this is a good sign that they know the end may be near.</li><li>He stated that the U.S. Department of the Treasury created a dollar shortage in the country, and that this strategy culminated in a “swift and grand culmination” manner when one of Iran's largest banks went under last year.</li><li>The Iranian Ayandeh Bank collapsed in October last year after incurring nearly $5 billion in losses, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.</li></ul>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday stated during a Senate hearing that it is up to President Donald Trump to decide whether he would sue Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh for not cutting rates.Bessent was responding to a question raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren, if the Treasury Secretary would promise that “Warsh will not be sued, will not be investigated by the Department of Justice, if he doesn't cut interest rates exactly the way that Donald Trump wants.”President Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-nominates-kevin-warsh-as-next-fed-chair/cmySKL9R4SR">nominated</a> Warsh as his pick for the Fed Chair position last week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian Leadership Wiring Money Out ‘Like Crazy,’ Says Bessent</h2>Bessent added that the Iranian leadership is wiring money out of the country “like crazy,” stating this is a good sign that they know the end may be near.He stated that the U.S. Department of the Treasury created a dollar shortage in the country, and that this strategy culminated in a “swift and grand culmination” manner when one of Iran's largest banks went under last year.“There was a run on the bank. The central bank had to print money, the Iranian currency went into a free fall, inflation exploded, and hence we’ve seen the Iranian people out on the streets,” he said.The Iranian Ayandeh Bank collapsed in October last year after incurring nearly $5 billion in losses, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/bank-collapse-iran-protests-83f6b681">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bessent On Sanctioning Russia’s Shadow Fleet</h2>The Treasury Secretary stated that he will take “under consideration” the possibility of sanctioning Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, depending on where the peace talks with the country go.Bessent was responding to a question about the Trump administration’s policy on sanctions against Russia and related entities, and how it differs from the Biden administration’s approach.He also stated that President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was a part of the Russia talks, but added that he does not have any official position in the U.S. government.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.83%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 0.85%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.73%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.46% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spy-qqq-decline-premarket-us-stock-futures-fall-as-alphabet-silver-decline/cZbZJpgR4VN">SPY, QQQ Decline As US Equities Fall: Alphabet’s Increased AI Spending Spooks Investors</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bessent Says It Is Up To Trump To Decide If He Would Sue Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh For Not Cutting Rates

President Trump nominated Warsh as his pick for the Fed Chair position last week.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Employers also announced 5,306 hiring plans in January, which was the lowest total for the month since Challenger began tracking hiring plans in 2009.</li><li>The report noted that companies in the Transportation industry cut 31,243 jobs in January, the highest of those listed in the Challenger report.</li><li>The Technology sector ranked second with 22,291 layoffs during the month, following Amazon's announcement of 16,000 job cuts.</li></ul>Layoffs in January hit the highest levels since 2009, with U.S.-based employers announcing 108,435 job cuts during the month, according to the latest report by consulting firm Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.“Generally, we see a high number of job cuts in the first quarter, but this is a high total for January. It means most of these plans were set at the end of 2025, signaling employers are less-than-optimistic about the outlook for 2026,” said Andy Challenger, workplace expert and chief revenue officer for Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.The firm stated that layoffs in January were the highest in January 2009, when 241,749 job cuts were announced.Employers also announced 5,306 hiring plans in January, which was the lowest total for the month since Challenger began tracking hiring plans in 2009.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Which Industries Are Laying Off?</h2>The report noted that companies in the Transportation industry cut 31,243 jobs in January, the highest of those listed in the Challenger report.The Technology sector ranked second, with 22,291 job cuts during the month. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) was the primary source of these cuts, as it laid off 16,000 employees.“CEO Andy Jassy, like many CEOs recently, has said AI will cost jobs in the coming years, but this cut appears to be due more to overhiring and reducing layers than to the new technology,” Challenger stated in the report.Healthcare companies, health product manufacturers, and hospitals announced 17,107 layoffs during January, the most cuts for the industry since April 2020, when 19,453 job cuts were recorded.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Job Creation Took A Step Back In 2025, Says ADP</h2>Meanwhile, according to the ADP jobs report released on Wednesday, private employers added only 398,000 jobs in 2025, down from 771,000 in 2024.The manufacturing sector reported 8,000 reductions during January, the firm stated, having lost jobs every month since March 2024.The report showed that while mid-sized businesses added 41,000 jobs during the month, large businesses reported a net reduction of 18,000 employees. Small businesses were flat for the month.Overall, U.S. companies added 22,000 jobs during the month, while analysts expected an addition of 45,000 roles, according to a Dow Jones consensus as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.9%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 1.13%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.59%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/peloton-stock-in-focus-ahead-of-earnings-interesting-retail-chatter/cZbZ3ExR4Va">Peloton Earnings Miss Wall Street Expectations Amid Increasing Subscriber Churn</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Layoffs In January Surge To Highest Since 2009, Hiring Slumps To Record Low

The firm stated that layoffs in January were the highest since January 2009, when 241,749 job cuts were announced.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to the report, President Donald Trump said that he would sign the bill “immediately.”</li><li>Once signed, it will grant full-year funding for the federal government at the end of September.&nbsp;</li><li>However, the Department of Homeland Security has received an extension for funding only through Feb. 13.</li></ul>The House of Representatives reportedly approved a funding package in a 217-214 vote on Tuesday, effectively ending the brief partial government shutdown that started over the weekend.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-path-end-government-shutdown-tuesday-dhs-trump-rcna257138">report</a> from NBC, President Donald Trump said that he would sign the bill “immediately.”Once signed, it will grant full-year funding for the federal government at the end of September. However, the Department of Homeland Security has received an extension for funding only through Feb. 13.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Was The Shutdown About?</h2>The partial shutdown that began on Saturday was over Democrats objecting to the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.The Senate separated DHS funding from other agencies to avoid a prolonged shutdown.According to a report from CBS, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Democrats are planning to present a detailed proposal on DHS reforms soon. Schumer reportedly said the proposal would be similar to what Democrats have already laid out.Meanwhile, Trump on Monday said in a Truth Social post that Democrats and Republicans would work together “in good faith to address the issues that have been raised, but we cannot have another long, pointless, and destructive Shutdown that will hurt our Country so badly — One that will not benefit Republicans or Democrats. I hope everyone will vote, YES!”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Data Delays</h2>The partial shutdown has already affected key data releases. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-government-shutdown-will-reportedly-delay-january-jobs-data/cZbgHVTR4kA">said</a> that it will not be releasing the latest January jobs report on Friday.The BLS had clarified that even if the funding was restored, the partial shutdown would impact several key reports scheduled to release this week, including December’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey release, and the Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment release, in addition to the jobs data.Meanwhile, U.S. equities ended Tuesday in red. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, closed 0.85% lower, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) was down 1.54% at close, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.35%. Tech-heavy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NDX">Nasdaq-100</a> (NDX) fell 1.55% at close.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TLT">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was up 0.24% at market close, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) ended 0.09% higher.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/intel-ceo-announces-foray-into-gpus-appoints-chief-architect/cZb0d2mR4mF">Intel CEO Announces Foray Into GPUs, Appoints Chief Architect</a>

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US Government Shutdown Ends As House Approves Funding Bill: Report

According to NBC, the House approved a funding package in a 217-214 vote on Tuesday, effectively ending the brief government shutdown.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brushing aside the initial decline in the bond markets post the nomination of Warsh, Siegel said that the former Fed Governor is a “decisive upgrade” to outgoing Fed Chair, Jerome Powell.</li><li>Ultimately, Siegel believes that a Fed that is tough on inflation is positive for bonds and equities. He also brushed aside investor concerns that Warsh is “overly” hawkish.</li><li>He added that Warsh will want to continue to reduce the Fed’s ownership of mortgage-backed securities.</li></ul>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday said that the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve Chair bodes well for both equities and bonds.The economist stated that Warsh was always his first choice to lead the central bank and that he expects the Senate to confirm him.“His qualifications are superb, and most importantly, he brings genuine independent minded thoughts back to the Fed—something that was too often lacking in recent years,” the economist said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Decisive’ Upgrade To Powell</h2>Brushing aside the initial decline in the bond markets post the nomination of Warsh, Siegel said that the former Fed Governor is a “decisive upgrade” to outgoing Fed Chair, Jerome Powell.Ultimately, Siegel believes that a Fed that is tough on inflation is positive for bonds and equities. He also brushed aside investor concerns that Warsh is “overly” hawkish.“Warsh’s skepticism toward later rounds of quantitative easing (QE) were well-founded. His support for a gradual balance-sheet reduction does not entail dumping securities too quickly on the market,” Siegel said.He added that Warsh will want to continue to reduce the Fed’s ownership of mortgage-backed securities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Constructive Outlook Ahead</h2>Siegel noted that his outlook for the equity markets ahead is constructive. He said that two major uncertainties, namely the change in guard at the Fed and the government shutdown risk, have now diminished.However, as for the sharp rotation in equities, the economist highlighted the recent surge in Meta Platforms Inc. (META) shares and the decline in Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). Meta shares have surged nearly 9% over the past month, while Microsoft shares have declined over 10%.“My central view remains that this is shaping up to be the year of the AI user, not the AI producer. Capital spending will continue, but returns will increasingly accrue to firms that deploy AI to boost productivity rather than those merely selling the picks and shovels,” he said.Siegel added that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies remain a “wildcard,” but they are not a dominant risk. “Warsh at the helm is a net positive for both bonds and equities, and I remain optimistic about the medium-term outlook,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Warsh’s Prior Experience</h2>Warsh, a former Fed governor, is seen as a policy hawk with close ties to Wall Street. Apart from his experience at the central bank, the 55-year-old has prior experience as the Fed’s emissary to the emerging and advanced economies in Asia.He was also a member of Morgan Stanley’s mergers and acquisitions team, having served as the firm’s Vice President and Executive Director.Warsh is currently a partner of Stanley Druckenmiller at Duquesne Family Office LLC, and he also serves on the board of directors of United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and Coupang Inc. (CPNG).Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.5%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.54%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.03%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TLT">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was down by 0.03% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) fell 0.04%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-mamo-stock-falling-pre-market-today/cZbiAQJR4lq">Why Is MAMO Stock Falling Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Kevin Warsh (L) talks with former EU Finance Minister Elena Salgado in 2010

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel Believes Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Is Good News For Wall Street – But Trump Tariffs Remain A Wildcard

The economist stated that Warsh was always his first choice to lead the central bank and that he expects the Senate to confirm him.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Even if funding is successfully restored, the partial shutdown will impact several key reports scheduled to release this week, including the latest jobs report, as per the Barron’s report.&nbsp;</li><li>The U.S. government went into a partial shutdown on Jan. 31, 2026 after a funding deadline for a 2026 Budget lapsed without Congress approval.&nbsp;</li><li>December’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey release, and the Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment release will also be rescheduled.</li></ul>The Bureau of Labor Statistics will reportedly not be releasing the latest January jobs report on Friday due to the partial government shutdown.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/january-jobs-report-delayed-shutdown-5894384c">report</a> from Barron’s, even if funding is successfully restored, the partial shutdown will impact several key reports scheduled to release this week, including the latest jobs report.The U.S. government went into a partial shutdown on Jan. 31, 2026 after a funding deadline for a 2026 Budget lapsed without Congress approval.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Delays</h2>Apart from the jobs <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-02/january-jobs-report-will-be-delayed-due-to-shutdown-bls-says?srnd=homepage-americas">report</a>, BLS told Barron’s that December’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey release, and the Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment release, initially scheduled to be reported later this week, will also be rescheduled.According to a separate report from Bloomberg, the agency said it will suspend data collection, processing, and dissemination for the duration of the shutdown.The agency spokesperson reportedly said that fresh dates for the releases will be announced after funding is restored.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Partial Government Shutdown</h2>The partial shutdown over the weekend came after negotiations broke down over Democrats objecting to the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. The Labor Department, which houses the BLS, was funded only through Jan. 30.While the Senate has voted to extend funding, the measure must still pass the House, which is scheduled to return on Monday.To avoid a prolonged shutdown, the Senate separated DHS funding from other agencies and approved a two-week stopgap after reaching a deal with the White House to negotiate Democratic demands. President Donald Trump’s administration agreed to temporarily fund DHS at current levels.The BLS, still recovering from last year’s record shutdown, also produces CPI and other key economic data that may be affected.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Monday’s mid-day trade. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF </a>(SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.66%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1%, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) climbed 0.97%. Tech-heavy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NDX">Nasdaq-100</a> (NDX) gained 1.03% at the time of writing.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TLT">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was down by 0.12% at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) fell 0.14%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/warsh-fed-chair-bid-faces-test-of-unity-trust-atlanta-fed-president-reportedly-says/cZbgHLrR4kq">Warsh’s Fed Chair Bid Faces Test Of Unity And Trust, Atlanta Fed President Reportedly Says</a> &nbsp;

US Government Shutdown Will Reportedly Delay January Jobs Data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not be releasing the latest January jobs report on Friday due to the partial government shutdown, according to a report from Barron’s.

US Government Shutdown Will Reportedly Delay January Jobs Data 

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