Standby for Trump's Fed Chair Pick, Gold Retreats, USD Climbs | The Opening Trade 1/30/2026

Posted on 01/30/2026
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for the president to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair. Warsh, a former Fed governor and one of the four finalists on Trump’s shortlist to be the next central bank leader, is said to have visited the White House on Thursday. Gold and silver sold off heavily on the news, cooling a record-breaking rally. The Bloomberg dollar index climbed, gaining versus all its major peers, while the Treasuries drop was led by the long-end with 30-year yields jumping.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie.



Chapters:

00:00:02 - The Opening Trade

00:00:16 - Market Check

00:01:37 - Trump Gears Up Fed Pick

00:04:01 - Dollar Gains on Kevin Warsh Bets

00:06:28 - Apple's Upbeat Forecast

00:10:08 - Trump Warns Against UK Deals with China

00:11:07 - WhatsApp Privacy Investigation

00:12:05 - SpaceX Merger Consideration

00:14:33 - Europe CEOs Optimistic on AI Growth

00:20:36 - CaixaBank CEO

00:28:50 - Trump's Fed Chair Pick

00:41:39 - A Warsh Pick Changes Game Now, Not Later: 3-Minutes MLIV

00:47:55 - Stocks to Watch: Adidas, Swatch, SAP

01:03:25 - Adidas Stock

01:05:17 - Swatch Stock

01:18:01 - Gold Price after Fed Pick Speculation

01:24:18 - Percentage of Cars Sold in Europe Made by a Chinese Brand

01:26:26 - Trump Makes Deal to Avert Govt. Shutdown

01:30:45 - GetYourGuide CEO

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