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S&P 500 Finishes Lower as Trump Wavers on Hassett for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 index closed lower on Friday, ending the week in negative territory, as investors grappled with uncertainty surrounding President Trump's stance on nominating Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve chair. The news article highlights that US stocks declined on the back of Trump's apparent hesitation to appoint Hassett, who currently serves as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, to the influential role of Fed chair. This development has led to concerns among investors about the future direction of the central bank's monetary policy and its impact on the broader financial markets. The article does not provide any additional details or analysis beyond the key facts mentioned above, keeping the summary concise and focused on the most salient points.

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S&P 500 Rises Above 7,000 | Open Interest 1/28/2026

The S&P 500 index has surpassed the 7,000 mark, as Wall Street anticipates a crucial Federal Reserve decision and earnings reports from major companies. President Trump downplays the recent decline in the US dollar, even as markets predict…

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S&P 500 Rises Above 7,000 | Open Interest 1/28/2026

The S&P 500 index has surpassed the 7,000 mark, as Wall Street anticipates a crucial Federal Reserve decision and earnings reports from major companies. President Trump downplays the recent decline in the US dollar,…

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Need a Partnership: Rep. Flood on Big Tech, Energy Costs

Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) discussed the need for a partnership between the government and tech companies when addressing the issue of surging power costs. He shared his reaction to President Trump's hesitation to…

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S&P 500 Finishes Lower as Trump Wavers on Hassett for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 index closed lower on Friday, ending the week in negative territory, as investors grappled with uncertainty surrounding President Trump's stance on nominating Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve chair.…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 28, 2026

The S&P 500 index has surpassed the 7,000 mark, as Wall Street anticipates a crucial Federal Reserve decision and earnings reports from major companies. President Trump downplays the recent decline in the US dollar, even as markets predict…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 16, 2026

Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) discussed the need for a partnership between the government and tech companies when addressing the issue of surging power costs. He shared his reaction to President Trump's hesitation to nominate Kevin…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 16, 2026

The S&P 500 index closed lower on Friday, ending the week in negative territory, as investors grappled with uncertainty surrounding President Trump's stance on nominating Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve chair. The news article…

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