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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a ceremony at the White House on Friday. The 56-year-old Warsh previously served at the Fed as a member of its Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, and became…

Jamie Dimon tells NYC’s Mamdani to ‘grow and build’ or watch more jobs flee

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon put New York City’s new progressive mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on notice, telling the self-described ideologue that city governance is about lower crime and economic survival, not empty “morality” slogans. Following a high-stakes face-to-face meeting, the Wall Street titan openly criticized far-left tax talking…

Costco patio swings recalled after seat detachments lead to injuries

A Costco-exclusive patio swing is being recalled after multiple reports that the seat detached while consumers were using it, causing injuries and posing what federal safety officials called a risk of “serious injury or death.” World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings, according to…

Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi routes after safety and software concerns

Waymo is temporarily halting freeway operations for its robotaxi service in several U.S. markets as the company works to address performance issues in construction zones, FOX Business has learned. The Alphabet-owned company confirmed Thursday that it was pausing freeway operations while updating its software.”Safety is Waymo’s top priority, both for…

Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% from last week’s reading of 6.36%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.86% a year ago.…

Hyundai recalls more than 54,000 Elantra hybrids over potential fire risk

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the hybrid power system that could overheat and spark a fire, federal regulators said. The recall covers certain 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models. About 54,337 vehicles are being recalled, though Hyundai…