The main events by the morning: April 22

• US stock futures are rising after markets fell due to concerns that Trump is threatening the Fed's independence. On Monday, major indexes fell by more than 2% due to statements about the possible removal of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump criticized Powell for slowly lowering interest rates and may be preparing the ground for accusations of economic weakness caused by tariff policy. 

• The exchange price of gold exceeded the mark of $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time in history. The precious metal continues to grow amid a weakening dollar, Trump's criticism of the Fed, and ongoing concerns about the effects of a trade war.

• Trump's approval rating in the United States has dropped to a record low of 42%. Polls show that citizens are unhappy with Trump's attempts to increase his own power. Americans have criticized his actions against universities, which he considers «too liberal», as well as his appointment to the post of chairman of the board of directors of the Kennedy Center, a major theater institution in Washington. 83% of respondents believe that Trump should obey the decisions of the federal court.

• The US authorities demanded that Google split up the company. The IT giant with a capitalization of $1.81 trillion is accused of having a monopoly on the Internet search market. The court wants to oblige the company to sell the Chrome browser and take steps to increase competition in the «moribund» online search market, including providing advantages to competitors.

• The European Union intends to deprive Hungary of the right to vote because of its refusal to support Kiev. Earlier, a referendum on Kiev's accession to the EU was initiated in Budapest. According to local political sources, Hungary will not allow its territory to be used to send European troops to Ukraine.