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"Absolutely not," Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh says while responding to a question from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana about whether he would be a "sock puppet" for President Donald Trump during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Warsh also says President Trump has not asked him to commit to any rate decision.

Airlines are walking a tightrope: strong demand and pricing power on one side, rising fuel and labor costs on the other. TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why baggage fees are sticking, why government bailouts are unlikely, and how long airlines can keep passing costs to consumers before demand starts cracking.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, accuses Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh of being President Donald Trump's "sock puppet" and questions him about his undisclosed assets during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Warsh vows to sell his assets before taking the oath of office.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, says monetary policy independence is essential. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Warsh said the Fed should "stay in its lane."

Ukraine is open to delay access to the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding initially, however, it may become part of negotiations over the next seven-year budget, which would begin in 2034, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka says in an interview on Bloomberg TV.

UnitedHealth is bouncing back after a tough year, using higher premiums to drive stronger results even as enrollment dips. At the same time, its role in a major Medicare drug initiative and rising healthcare costs are shaping the future outlook for the entire insurance industry. Bloomberg health reporter Ike Swetlitz joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the results.

Apple announced Monday that Tim Cook would be replaced as Chief Executive Officer by John Ternus in September, bringing an end to Cook's 15-year leadership of the company. Ed Ludlow looks at the timeline to September and what lies ahead for the company on Bloomberg Television.

Americans spent 15.5% more on gas in March as prices surged due to the war in Iran. Retail sales rose by 1.7% topping analyst estimates. Enda Curran reports from Washington.

Americans spent 15.5% more on gas in March as prices surged due to the war in Iran. Retail sales rose by 1.7% topping analyst estimates. Enda Curran reports from Washington.

Savita Subramanian, head of US equity and quantitative strategy at BofA Securities, says she doesn't see as much likelihood of positive surprises in the big bellwether sectors like tech and industrials as she shares her concerns about equities.

"If you're looking six months out, I still think we're higher than we are here," says Christopher Verone, partner and chief market strategist at Strategas, as he examines the factors driving markets higher.

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said he'll put his yearslong effort to buy Commerzbank on hold if his takeover bid fails to win him control over the lender. "If we do not reach control, we will take a pause, and we will focus on other topics that we have internally," Orcel said on Bloomberg Television.