US President Donald Trump may choose a new Federal Reserve chairman in early fall or even summer - about six months earlier than usual. Trump has repeatedly publicly berated current chief Jerome Powell for his reluctance to cut interest rates. The president's attacks undermine confidence in the central bank and its policies. And Trump's appointee could be hurt by his words and actions even more than Powell.&nbsp;

After Powell: Will the next head of the US Fed keep the regulator independent?

Microsoft Corporation

Due to the growing controversy between US President Donald Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, central bank independence has once again become a topic of discussion among economists. Where are its boundaries in a democratic society? The blogs discuss another fight for independence - between OpenAI and Microsoft: whether Sam Altman will be able to get rid of the influence of the main investor. And billionaire Ilon Musk has lost support among Republicans by leaving government projects and engaging in a public spat with Trump. More details - in our review.

The Fed and the political diet, OpenAI's struggles, Musk's rankings: highlights from economists' blogs

Tesla, Inc.

BP p.l.c.

Shell plc

British energy company Shell, according to media reports, has begun preliminary discussions about a possible purchase of its rival BP. Tesla shares posted their highest intraday gain in two months after the launch of the first robot cabs in Texas. NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. US President Donald Trump is fast-tracking his search for a successor to Fed chief Jerome Powell. About the main events from June 23 to June 27 - in our review;

Highlights of the week: truce in the Middle East, Tesla robotaxi, NATO spending

Annual inflation rate further deviates from Fed target


The Fed's "favorite indicator" of inflation came in above forecasts in May. What will happen to the rate


NIKE, Inc.

Unilever PLC

Daily review and forecast of events on the U.S. stock market from Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Freedom Capital Markets Research.

Morning in New York: waiting for a new high

ING, the Netherlands' largest bank, has warned of the risks of a euro slowdown and urged clients to be cautious

The dollar has fallen to its lowest level in 3.5 years. How are currency traders reacting?


Fed chief Jerome Powell said the regulator wanted to wait for inflation data for June and July before making a decision

Most Fed officials opposed a rate cut in July - Bloomberg

In recent months, the financial media has been full of news that the dollar's position as the world's main reserve currency has been shaken. "Gold is a real competitor to the dollar's reserve status," so&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-cpi-inflation-tariffs-06-11-2025/card/gold-is-the-real-rival-to-the-dollar-s-reserve-status-DjXrlZjec5JQY0apDqkh?mod=lctimeline_finance">wrote</a> The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal, for example. "In Argentina, investors are increasingly turning to gold as an alternative to the dollar," <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-11/dollar-obsessed-argentines-have-a-newfound-love-for-buying-gold">Bloomberg</a> wrote. "The dollar's crown is slipping, and fast," is the headline of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dollars-crown-is-slipping-fast-2025-06-12/">Reuters</a> publication.

Is the dollar really losing its status as the world's main reserve currency?

Coinbase Global, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

NVIDIA Corporation

President Donald Trump is seeking a nominee to head the Federal Reserve, increasing pressure on Jerome Powell. Shares of chipmakers in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rose sharply following Nvidia's new all-time high and growing optimism around AI despite U.S. trade restrictions. Coinbase shares jumped to a one-year high after Bernstein analysts dubbed it the "Amazon of crypto services." And U.S. authorities are discussing with stock exchanges a possible easing of regulatory requirements for public companies, which could open the way for new IPOs. About these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of June 26.

Fed to study effect of duties on prices in summer for rate decision: key takeaway from Powell's words

Novo Nordisk A/S

Apple Inc.

What to expect for investors in the U.S. stock market on June 23

Morning in New York: geopolitics could deter buyers

FedEx Corporation

Micron Technology, Inc.

Last week, stock markets mainly demonstrated sideways movement. The main event - the meeting of the US Federal Reserve on the interest rate - turned out to be of little importance. The regulator left it unchanged, and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed his earlier wait-and-see stance. This week, Powell will again be in the center of Wall Street's attention: he will address the U.S. Congress with a report on monetary policy after President Donald Trump once again <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114710405985383754">called</a> for the Fed to cut rates, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/fedex-nike-earnings-powell-congress-testimony-pce-e0163d71?mod=RTA"> writes</a> Barron's.