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<ul><li>White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, also praised Warsh, saying he has high regard for his namesake.</li><li>Miran said he dissented against the Fed’s decision this week to hold rates unchanged.</li><li>Musalem said it would be unadvisable to lower the rate into accommodative territory at this time.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he expects Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the central bank, will prove effective in his leadership of the Fed’s monetary policy committee.“He’s had a long history of convincing people about his arguments, and so I think as a result, he’s going to be treated with a lot of respect,” Miran said Friday in an <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/01/30/kevin-warsh-is-a-fantastic-pick-and-an-innovative-thinker-says-fed-governor-stephen-miran.html">interview</a> with CNBC.&nbsp;“I think people are going to find him very persuasive, because at the end of the day, I think a lot of his views are really right, which is lower rates.”White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, once touted to be the top choice to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, also praised Warsh, saying he has high regard for his namesake.“We’re going to put every effort that we have into getting him confirmed as soon as possible, so that we can get the Fed moving in the right direction,” Hassett said in an interview to CNBC.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Divided on Cuts</h2>Miran said he dissented against the Fed’s decision this week to hold rates unchanged because he views underlying inflation as close to the central bank’s 2% target.Miran and Warsh both wanted a 25 bps cut in the latest FOMC meeting, where Fed eventually decided to keep the rates steady.&nbsp;However, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said officials should hold off from lowering interest rates further at this time to prevent stoking inflationary pressures.“With inflation above target and the risks to the outlook evenly balanced, I believe it would be unadvisable to lower the rate into accommodative territory at this time,” Musalem said on Friday in remarks prepared for an event in Rogers, Arkansas.Musalem said that he could support a lower policy rate if further signs of labor market weakness emerge, provided there are no signs of increased persistence in above-target inflation and inflation expectations remain anchored.&nbsp;U.S. equities declined in Friday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.41%, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 1%, while the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) declined 0.54%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory. &nbsp;

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran walks towards the West Wing of the White House on August 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Fed And Other Top Officials Praise Trump's Fed Nominee Warsh, But Divided On Rate Cuts – Here’s Who Said What?

Fed Governor Stephen Miran praised the nominee Kevin Warsh and said he is in favor of rate cuts, whereas Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said officials should hold off from lowering interest rates further.

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Fed Governor Stephen Miran praised the nominee Kevin Warsh and said he is in favor of rate cuts, whereas Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said officials should hold off from lowering interest rates further.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Republican Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, vowed to block the confirmation of any Federal Reserve nominee until a Justice Department investigation of the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, is resolved.</li><li>President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair.</li><li>Trump pointed out that Warsh had said he favored rate cuts.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly said that it would be inappropriate to ask Kevin Warsh, his nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, whether he would cut interest rates.&nbsp;Trump said it would probably be inappropriate to ask Warsh about his specific plans for interest rates, adding, "I want to keep it nice and pure". But he said Warsh had said he favored rate cuts, adding, "He's going to want to do the same thing,” according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-calls-rate-questions-fed-nominee-warsh-inappropriate-confident-cuts-2026-01-30/">report</a> from Reuters.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Not Worried About Senate Confirmation</h2>Trump told reporters that he was not worried about the Senate confirmation process for Warsh, as per Reuters.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Republican Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, vowed to block the confirmation of any Federal Reserve nominee until a Justice Department investigation of the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, is "fully and transparently resolved.""If he doesn't approve, we just have to wait until somebody comes in that will approve it," Trump told reporters. "I saw that; he wants to be an obstructionist."<h2 class="st-heading-2">Warsh Nomination</h2>President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair.“I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best. On top of everything else, he is “central casting,” and he will never let you down,” he said.Warsh, a former Fed governor, is seen as a policy hawk with close ties to Wall Street. In addition to his experience at the central bank, the 55-year-old has served as the Fed’s emissary to emerging and advanced economies in Asia.U.S. equities declined in Friday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.41%, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1%, while the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">DIA</a>) declined 0.54%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory. &nbsp;

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

Trump Reportedly Calls Rate Questions On Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh ‘Inappropriate’

Trump told reporters as per Reuters report that he was not worried about the Senate confirmation process for Warsh. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hassett told CNBC that he has his dream job, and was ‘hitting on all cylinders’ with his current economic team.&nbsp;</li><li>He backed President Trump’s choice for the Fed Chair, adding that he had made a ‘great choice.’&nbsp;</li><li>The top economic advisor also praised Kevin Warsh, saying he has high regard for him.</li></ul>White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, once touted to be the top choice to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, said on Friday that he is not disappointed that he did not get the nomination.“I’ve got my dream job,” Hassett said in a CNBC interview, reiterating that he has been saying that for months now. “I think President Trump made a great choice,” he added.The comments come shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-nominates-kevin-warsh-as-next-fed-chair/cmySKL9R4SR">nominated</a> former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed Chair in a post on Truth Social.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Dream Job</h2>Hassett appreciated Trump’s praise for his current job, agreeing that he was currently part of a great economic team, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, that was “hitting on all cylinders.”Trump on Friday said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115984071734301762">post</a> on Truth Social that while Hassett would have been a great pick, but “he is doing such an outstanding job working with me and my team at the White House, that I just didn’t want to let him go.”“Kevin is indescribably good so, as the expression goes, ‘if you can’t do better, don’t try to fix it!’ Thank you Kevin for doing such a great job!” Trump added.Hassett seemingly agreed with Trump’s remarks, saying to CNBC that “...it’s a really bad time to change teams. You don’t change quarterbacks when you’re way ahead.”The top economic advisor praised Warsh, saying he has high regard for his namesake. “We’re going to put every effort that we have into getting him confirmed as soon as possible, so that we can get the Fed moving in the right direction,” Hassett added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Chair</h2>Earlier this month, Warsh shot to the top as a front-runner for the Fed Chair position after President Trump said he would prefer to keep Hassett in his current position at the White House.Meanwhile, current Fed Chair U.S. Jerome Powell is under investigation by the Department of Justice for a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building. Powell's term ends in mid-May 2026, after which Warsh will take over, if his position is confirmed.On the market’s side, U.S. equities were trading in red on Friday. 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 by 0.67%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.10%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust </a>(DIA) declined 0.98%.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/tlt">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was down by 0.33% at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ief">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) fell 0.05%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/senator-tillis-oppose-trump-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-doj-powell-probe/cmySmu5R4SB">Senator Tillis Draws The Line: Won’t Back Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Warsh Until DOJ’s Powell Probe Is Resolved</a> &nbsp;

Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett (L) looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press availability in the Oval Office of the White House on September 05, 2025.  

Hassett Backs Trump’s Fed Choice, Says He Has ‘High Regard For Kevin’

White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, once touted to be the top choice to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, said in a CNBC interview on Friday that he is not disappointed that he did not get the nomination. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Warsh’s nomination to lead the central bank of the world’s largest economy drew mixed reactions from economists, experts, and senators.</li><li>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, said that Warsh’s nomination bodes well for the Fed’s independence, as well as the effectiveness of its policies.</li><li>Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is a Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, voiced opposition to Warsh’s nomination.</li></ul>U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Friday maintained that he will continue to oppose the nomination of President Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair pick, Kevin Warsh, until an investigation into outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell is resolved.“My position has not changed: I will oppose the confirmation of any Federal Reserve nominee, including for the position of Chairman, until the DOJ’s inquiry into Chairman Powell is fully and transparently resolved,” Tillis said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SenThomTillis/status/2017221633287590355">post</a> on X.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Tillis_post_jpg_b4349fe9a6.webp" alt="Senator Thom Tillis' post on X" width="732" height="497"><figcaption>Senator Thom Tillis' post on X | @SenThomTillis/X</figcaption></figure>The North Carolina Senator added that protecting the Fed's independence from political interference or legal intimidation is non-negotiable.Tillis is a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. His refusal to vote could lead to a potential stalemate, as the committee has 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Reactions To Warsh’s Nomination</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-nominates-kevin-warsh-as-next-fed-chair/cmySKL9R4SR">Warsh’s nomination</a> to lead the central bank of the world’s largest economy drew mixed reactions from economists, experts, and senators.Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, said that Warsh’s nomination bodes well for the Fed’s independence, as well as the effectiveness of its policies.“Having observed and interacted with Kevin during his prior tenure as Fed Governor, in academia, and as a fellow member of the Group of Thirty (G-30), I believe he brings a strong mix of deep expertise, broad experience, and sharp communication skills,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_d06ffeaf4a.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="730" height="456"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure>Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who is a Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, voiced opposition to Warsh’s nomination.“This nomination is the latest step in Trump’s attempt to seize control of the Fed and follows the Trump Administration’s weaponization of the Department of Justice to open criminal investigations into Fed Governor Lisa Cook and sitting Fed Chair Jerome Powell,” she stated, while urging Republicans who care about the Fed’s independence not to agree with President Trump’s pick.Robin Brooks, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, called Warsh a “really good pick,” but voiced some skepticism about this decision’s impact on the U.S. dollar.“Markets are asking themselves what was promised to get the nod, which is why the Dollar - after its huge decline in recent days - isn't managing to rally on what should be good news,” he said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/robin_j_brooks/status/2017218494056583187">post</a> on X.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Brooks_post_jpg_207d345074.webp" alt="Robin Brooks' post on X" width="731" height="233"><figcaption>Robin Brooks' post on X | @robin_j_brooks/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The DOJ Probe About?</h2>At the heart of the DOJ’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell is a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building.In July 2025, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced that she had referred Powell to the DOJ for potential perjury connected to his testimony about the Fed headquarters renovation project.Reacting to the probe, Powell warned that its outcome would determine whether the central bank could set monetary policy going forward, or whether it would instead be directed by political pressure or intimidation.“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined 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 down by 0.28%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.57%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 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 down by 0.34% 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/sofi-stock-rises-after-sofi-technologies-reports-1b-quarterly-revenue-first-time/cmySKHPR4ST">SOFI Stock Rises Pre-Market After SoFi Technologies Reports $1B Quarterly Revenue For The First Time</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Senator Tillis Draws The Line: Won’t Back Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Warsh Until DOJ’s Powell Probe Is Resolved

The North Carolina Senator added that protecting the Fed's independence from political interference or legal intimidation is non-negotiable.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The minibus package comprised five major funding bills and a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks.</li><li>However, Sen. Graham announced that there wouldn’t be a vote on Thursday night, according to a report by The Hill.</li><li>Graham objected to language in the minibus package that would repeal a provision that allowed senators to sue if their phone records were collected in connection with former special counsel Jack Smith’s probe.</li></ul>The U.S. government is staring at another potential shutdown on Saturday, after Senator Lindsey Graham placed a hold on the vote in the Senate late Thursday night.A vote on a minibus was expected to take place on Thursday, following a deal struck by Senate leaders to fund a large part of the government. The minibus package comprised five major funding bills and a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two weeks.However, Sen. Graham announced that there wouldn’t be a vote on Thursday night, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5714316-senate-government-funding-shutdown/">report</a> by The Hill.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Did The Senate Not Vote?</h2>Graham opposed language in the minibus package that would repeal a provision that allowed senators to sue if their phone records were collected in connection with former special counsel Jack Smith’s probe.“I fixed the problem that people had. I’m not going to ignore what happened. If you were abused, you think you were abused, your phone records were illegally seized — you should have your day in court. Every senator should want to make sure this never happens again,” Graham said, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Endorses The Deal</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115980912926614287">post</a> on Truth Social, President Donald Trump endorsed the deal reached between Senate leaders on Thursday.“I am working hard with Congress to ensure that we are able to fully fund the Government, without delay. Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan “YES” Vote,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_207c9cb5ed.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="717" height="561"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>The President also warned that the only thing that could slow the U.S. down is another “long and damaging” government shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Here’s What Prediction Markets Are Indicating</h2>Despite the optimism among Senate leaders and President Trump, bettors on popular prediction markets, Kalshi and Polymarket, expect the U.S. government to shut down on Saturday.At the time of writing, odds on Kalshi and Polymarket indicated a 76% likelihood of a U.S. government shutdown.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Kalshi_government_shutdown_jpg_af318bf234.webp" alt="Kalshi prediction market bets on US government shutdown, as on Jan. 30" width="1207" height="727"><figcaption>Kalshi prediction market bets on US government shutdown, as on Jan. 30 | Kalshi</figcaption></figure>While total betting volumes on the two platforms stood at over $60 million at the time of writing, the odds in favor of a shutdown surged by 42 and 48 percentage points, respectively, over the past day on the two platforms.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Polymarket_government_shutdown_jpg_9b3cb456cb.webp" alt="Polymarket prediction market bets on US government shutdown, as on Jan. 30" width="1300" height="728"><figcaption>Polymarket prediction market bets on US government shutdown, as on Jan. 30 | Polymarket</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s pre-market trade. 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Prediction Markets Are Bracing For A US Government Shutdown – Even As Lawmakers Talk Deal

A vote on a minibus was expected to take place on Thursday, following a deal struck by Senate leaders to fund a large part of the government.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Warsh had emerged as a front-runner for the Fed Chair position after President Trump indicated that he would prefer to keep White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett in his current position.</li><li>Warsh’s nomination drew a congratulatory message from Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz.</li><li>In a post on X, El-Erian said that Warsh’s nomination bodes well for the central bank’s independence, as well as the effectiveness of its policies.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair.Trump announced his nomination in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115983891481988557">post</a> on Truth Social, listing the various positions held by Warsh so far.“I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best. On top of everything else, he is “central casting,” and he will never let you down,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">In Line With Expectations</h2>Warsh had&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bessent-trump-fed-chair-decision-next-week-what-betting-markets-show/cmUumaVR4aY">emerged</a> as a front-runner for the Fed Chair position after President Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-odds-soar-after-trump-says-he-wants-to-keep-hassett-where-he-is/cmUlySIR4BN">indicated</a> that he would prefer to keep White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett in his current position.Warsh’s nomination drew a congratulatory message from Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2017204742728851773">post</a> on X, El-Erian said that Warsh’s nomination bodes well for the central bank’s independence, as well as the effectiveness of its policies.“Having observed and interacted with Kevin during his prior tenure as Fed Governor, in academia, and as a fellow member of the Group of Thirty (G-30), I believe he brings a strong mix of deep expertise, broad experience, and sharp communication skills,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_d06ffeaf4a.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="730" height="456"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure><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. In addition to his experience at the central bank, the 55-year-old has served as the Fed’s emissary to 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).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Moving On From Powell</h2>Warsh’s nomination should bring to a close President Trump’s criticism of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s monetary policy direction. While the President has called for rate cuts several times since taking the oath in January 2025, Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) have only delivered three 25-basis-point cuts so far.President Trump’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-jerome-powell-hurting-us-national-security-fed-rate-unchanged/cmyifoAR4KF">most-recent criticism</a> of Powell came on Thursday, after the Fed decided to take a pause following the FOMC’s meeting earlier this week.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’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 down by 0.37%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.52%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.35%. 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 0.4% 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 0.08%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sndk-stock-soars-premarket-sandisk-blowout-q2-demand-exceptionally-strong/cmyShiBR41U">SNDK Stock Soars Pre-Market Following Sandisk’s Blowout Q2 Report, Analyst Says Demand Is 'Exceptionally' Strong</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh As Next Fed Chair: ‘He Will Never Let You Down’

Trump announced his nomination in a post on Truth Social, listing the various positions held by Warsh so far.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>This comes after the Fed decided on Wednesday to keep the key borrowing rate unchanged, maintaining the federal funds rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, in line with market expectations.</li><li>The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points each in the previous three FOMC meetings, ending 2025 with a cumulative reduction of 75 bps.</li><li>The FOMC stated in its announcement that economic activity has been expanding at a “solid pace” even as job gains have remained low.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rates unchanged.In a Truth Social <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115978487020569325">post</a>, President Trump said Powell kept&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/federal-reserve-hold-rates-in-first-policy-meeting-of-2026-despite-pressure-from-trump/cmyggYyR40V">rates unchanged</a> even though there was no reason to keep them high, adding that this decision is hurting U.S. national security.“He is costing America Hundreds of Billions of Dollar a year in totally unnecessary and uncalled for INTEREST EXPENSE,” the President stated.He added that the U.S. should have a substantially lower rate, noting that Powell believes inflation is no longer a problem or threat.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Cites Solid Economic Activity</h2>This comes after the Fed decided on Wednesday to keep the key borrowing rate unchanged, maintaining the federal funds rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, in line with market expectations.“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the FOMC stated in its announcement.This comes after the Fed cut rates by 25 bps at each of the previous three FOMC meetings, ending 2025 with a cumulative reduction of 75 bps.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Government Shutdown, Fed Chair Appointment Looming</h2>The Fed’s rate decision could be followed by other major macroeconomic and political developments, including a potential shutdown of the U.S. government once again, as well as President Trump’s nomination of the next Chair of the central bank.The U.S. government could enter a partial shutdown beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday amid opposition from Senate Democrats to a measure passed by the House for funding the Department of Homeland Security, among other agencies, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/us-government-shutdown-over-dhs-funding.html">report</a>.President Trump is also expected to announce his nominee for the Fed Chair position, which is&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bessent-trump-fed-chair-decision-next-week-what-betting-markets-show/cmUumaVR4aY">currently a race</a> between ex-Fed official Kevin Warsh and BlackRock Inc.’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Rieder.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 by 0.58%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.1%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.08%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) edged lower by 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-silver-or-stocks-the-2026-return-gap-is-staggering/cmyiaosR4Km">Gold, Silver Or Stocks? The 2026 Return Gap Is Staggering</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell on their way to a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House during his first term on November 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Trump Slams Powell Over Rates, Ties It To National Security – Says Fed Policy Is Costing US ‘Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars A Year'

He added that the U.S. should have a substantially lower rate while adding that Powell thinks that inflation is no longer a problem or threat.

<ul><li>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.</li><li>A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.</li><li>Analysts at ING Think ascribed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions.</li></ul>Precious metals are staging one of their strongest rallies, with gold and silver far outperforming U.S. equities. The performance gap is only widening in 2026 so far amid rising geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets.Spot gold prices&nbsp;gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce. Gold futures maturing in February gained 4% to rise to $5,515.Spot silver prices also rose similarly, touching a new high of $120.44 per troy ounce, rising more than 3% over the previous day. Silver futures maturing in March rose by nearly 4% to $118.56.But how does the rally in these two precious metals compare to equities? Here’s a quick rundown:<figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Year-to-date change</td><td>1-year change</td></tr><tr><td>Gold</td><td>29.7%</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Silver</td><td>68.9%</td><td>283%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>1.98%</td><td>9.62%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>1.94%</td><td>15.54%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>2.65%</td><td>21.52%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Fueling The Gold And Silver Rush?</h2>Analysts at ING Think attributed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-signals-military-escalation-toward-iran-as-markets-brace-for-big-tech-earnings-fed-decision/cmygPjOR40T">stated on Wednesday</a> that a “massive armada” is headed to Iran, the latest sign that tensions between the Middle Eastern country and the United States heating up.“Geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar, and investor rotation out of currencies have boosted the precious metal,” the firm said.Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, chimed in on the surge in gold prices, stating in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2015626896462205258">post</a> on X that the yellow metal could now hit $6,000 per troy ounce in 2026.“We are likely to see $6,000 in 2026, though I expect the climb to be a lot more volatile from here,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_adbeb998ff.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="728" height="286"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure>Analysts at ING Think added that, despite market volatility, the broader backdrop remains supportive of both gold and silver. The firm cited geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and structural supply deficits for both metals as the reasons behind its positive outlook for gold and silver.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 2.95% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) was up 2.93%. The GLD and IAU ETFs have both surged around 25% year-to-date, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits around both ETFs trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust ETF</a> (SLV) was up 2.78% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIVR">abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF</a> (SIVR) was up 2.61%.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-cney-stock-rising-today/cmyiJIcR4Ki">Why Is CNEY Stock Rising Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bavaria, Munich: Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum. 

Gold, Silver Or Stocks? The 2026 Return Gap Is Staggering

Spot gold prices gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce, while silver prices touched a new high of $120.44.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Morgan Stanley said Azure’s growth fell short of expectations for a larger upside.</li><li>Goldman Sachs said that the stock slid on higher capex without faster Azure acceleration.</li><li>Barclays said Microsoft’s story will “see a slight rethink,” as new AI capacity is being directed more toward first-party products like Copilot.</li></ul>Shares of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) fell 7.5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after a flurry of brokerage actions, including being removed as ‘Top Pick’ at Morgan Stanley after its second-quarter (Q2) 2026 results.Despite posting better-than-expected second-quarter (Q2) revenue and earnings on Wednesday, its Azure unit growth slipped to 38% from 39% a year earlier. Microsoft also guided Azure revenue to rise between 37% and 38% in the third quarter.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Analysts Saying?</h2>Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss dropped the stock from his top-pick list despite keeping an “Overweight” rating and a $650 price target, implying more than 45% upside from its current level near $446, according to The Fly. Weiss added that investor attention has narrowed to key GenAI indicators, particularly Azure and M365 Commercial Cloud performance, and Azure’s expansion beat guidance by just one point, falling short of expectations for a larger upside.Citi cut the price target to $635 from $660 and reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating, calling the earnings report mixed, while Goldman Sachs slashed it to $600 from $655 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating. Goldman Sachs added that the stock slid on higher capex without faster Azure acceleration. It sees increased AI and R&amp;D investment supporting medium-term returns despite near-term pressure.Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow cut Microsoft’s price target to $600 from $610 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating. Lenschow said Microsoft’s story will “see a slight rethink,” as new AI capacity is being directed more toward first-party products like Copilot, changing how upside is expected to materialize.Brokerages, including Wells Fargo, Bernstein, and Piper Sandler, have also slashed their price target for Microsoft.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail React?</h2>Despite <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">MSFT stock</a> price dropping, retail sentiment on Stocktwits flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes. MSFT was among the top trending tickers on the platform at the time of writing.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/MSFT_jpg_f80ea80956.webp" alt="MSFT.jpg">Chatter was mixed, with one user seeing good value.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MidnightMadness/message/643226745</stembedurl>While another user expected more growth.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/YellowTail29/message/643222479</stembedurl>While MSFT stock has gained more than 10% over the past year, it has seen a marginal decline so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-ser-stock-surge-over-70-in-pre-market-today/cmyiIwvR4Kg">Why Did SER Stock Surge Over 70% In Pre-Market Today?</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

In this photo illustration the Microsoft logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on October 11, 2025.

MSFT Stock Falls Over 7% In Pre-Market – Why Did Morgan Stanley Drop It From ‘Top Pick’ List?

Multiple brokerages cut Microsoft’s price target, citing soft Azure growth.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Wall Street weighed heavy earnings and lingering government shutdown concerns.</li><li>Meta’s upbeat outlook offset Microsoft’s cloud slowdown, shifting focus to Apple’s earnings later today.</li><li>Commodities surged, with gold and silver hitting fresh record highs.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were higher early Thursday as investors parsed the earnings report from the first of the “Magnificent Seven” companies (Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla), with the focus shifting to Apple, which reports earnings later today.&nbsp;As of 3:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nasdaq futures were up 0.4%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.3%, while the Dow and Russell 2000 futures were flat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, remained ‘extremely bearish’, amid high message volumes.&nbsp;Precious metals continued to notch fresh records, with gold surging near $5600 and silver past $120.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD/">SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)</a> was the top trending ticker on Stocktwits at the time of writing. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust (SLV)</a> also saw retail sentiment remaining in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, with ‘extremely high’ levels of chatter. Among base metals, copper prices too have surged 9% this month.Trending Stocks To WatchApple (AAPL): Investors will be watching for its earnings report after the market closes, with an eye on iPhone demand commentary and updates to its AI roadmap.Western Digital (WDC),&nbsp;SanDisk (SNDK): Watch out for these data storage giants as they report earnings today.Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT):&nbsp;Meta stock surged in after-hours, driven by a strong sales forecast and a $100-billion AI investment plan. On the other hand, Microsoft tumbled due to slowing cloud growth and soft margin guidance.Tesla (TSLA): CEO Elon Musk confirmed plans to discontinue two EV models as it pivots to robotics. Tesla has also warned that capital expenditures could exceed $20 billion in 2026.Critical Minerals (MP, UAMY, TMC, USAR, CRML): U.S. miner stocks were under pressure amid reports that the Trump administration was considering shelving plans for minimum price floors. MP Materials was one of the first companies to&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-mp-uamy-tmc-usar-crml-stocks-dip-after-hours-today/cmyLvl0R40w">state</a> that the news was “inaccurate.”&nbsp;Carvana (CVNA): The stock plunged yesterday amid a high-profile short seller's accusations of overstated earnings.Alibaba (BABA): Its logistics arm reportedly plans to merge its autonomous driving unit with a Chinese ‘Robovan’ startup.Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Faces renewed scrutiny after U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about its past involvement with China’s DeepSeek AI models.Home Depot (HD): Has announced layoffs of roughly 800 workers and mandated a full return to work-from-office.CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP),&nbsp;Beam Therapeutics (BEAM):&nbsp;Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management has bought shares in these gene-editing stocks.Serina Therapeutics (SER): The stock surged in after-hours trading after the FDA cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a drug to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing included ServiceNow (NOW), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), and Novavax (NVAX), among others.&nbsp; Other Catalysts To Watch On the economic front, traders will monitor Initial Jobless Claims and the U.S. Trade Balance data today.And on the earnings radar, investors will also be watching for the quarterly reports from Mastercard (MA), Honeywell (HON), Caterpillar (CAT), and Comcast (CMCSA) before the markets open. After the close, investors will watch earnings from Visa, SAP, KLA, Deckers Brands, and Stryker, among others.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Climb Ahead Of Apple Earnings: Why META, TSLA, MP, CRML, SER Are On Traders' Radar Today

 Retail sentiment on major ETFs such as SPY and QQQ remains ‘extremely bearish’ on Stocktwits. 

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