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Story: Senate Stalls Warsh Fed Pick

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Senate Split on Interest Rates. The real fight centers on Warsh's track record with interest rates.

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Global Markets Watch and Wait. The drama isn't staying contained to U.S. borders either.

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Kevin Warsh's path to Fed chair just hit a wall. The Senate Banking Committee scrapped Tuesday's vote, leaving markets hanging as lawmakers can't agree on his nomination.

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The committee pretty much deadlocked on Warsh's nomination, with members split over whether he's the right guy for the job.

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Both the S&P 500 and Dow took hits after the announcement broke. Investors are getting jittery about what comes next for monetary policy, especially with inflation data…

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The real fight centers on Warsh's track record with interest rates. He's known for pushing higher rates during his previous Fed stint, something that's got senators like…

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Financial institutions are scrambling to game out different scenarios. "It's about managing expectations," said analyst Jenna Li, who's been tracking the nomination process…

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And the clock keeps ticking. The Fed's interim leadership under Vice Chair Richard Clarida can only do so much without a permanent chair in place.

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The drama isn't staying contained to U.S. borders either. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde weighed in Tuesday, warning that "stability in U.S.

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The White House isn't giving much away about backup plans. Press Secretary Carla Jennings kept things vague when asked about alternatives, only saying the administration "remains…

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Sources close to the Banking Committee say there's no timeline for when discussions might wrap up. Some members want more hearings, while others think they've heard enough already.

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The stakes keep getting higher as inflation pressures mount and global markets watch every Fed move.

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