Fed Shockwaves Send Markets Lower as Metals Tumble
U.S. stocks finished a volatile week in the red as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped on Friday, reflecting renewed anxiety across financial markets. The downturn followed President Trump’s decision to tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as his preferred choice to lead the central bank — a move that immediately stirred debate about the future path of interest rates. Warsh has historically leaned hawkish, though he has more recently echoed Trump’s calls for rate cuts. That mixed record left investors uncertain about how aggressively the Fed might act under his leadership, especially at a time when inflation pressures and uneven economic data continue to shape the outlook. The dollar strengthened on expectations of a more assertive Fed stance, adding further weight to commodities. Metals saw some of the sharpest fallout. Gold, which had surged earlier in the month, dropped sharply and broke below a key psychological threshold. Silver also suffered a steep decl...
