The Fed nomination controversy heats up. At least two Republican senators are preparing to block the next round of Federal Reserve nominations and are applying pressure based on related investigations. sources familiar with the matter revealed that opposition forces are expected to increase in the coming days. This is part of a political struggle triggered by internal investigations within the Federal Reserve—the nomination approval process may be delayed as a result. For financial markets, uncertainty regarding the central bank leadership often leads to volatility. Investors should pay attention to this development.