Trump on new Fed Chair Warsh: ‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’
President Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Federal Reserve Chair pick, calling him 'fantastic' and saying he wants Warsh to set interest rates without White House pressure. Warsh, a former Fed governor with hawkish inflation instincts, could keep borrowing costs higher for longer than markets expect.
22d ago · 3 min · Economy
Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid
Jerome Powell and Kevin Warsh are set to share the Fed's policy table for the first time a sitting and former chair have done so in nearly 80 years. Any public disagreement between the two could disrupt market expectations on interest rates and Fed credibility.
1mo ago · 3 min · Economy
Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks
Jerome Powell says he will step down as Fed chair in May but stay on the board of governors until 2028. Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace him, passed a Senate committee vote and now heads to a full Senate confirmation vote.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Trump's US Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate
The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination to the full Senate. All 13 Republican panel members supported him, with no Democratic votes. A final Senate floor vote is the last step before confirmation.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Kevin Warsh one step closer to becoming Fed chair after Senate committee approval
Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate committee vote, moving him closer to becoming the next Federal Reserve chair under Trump's nomination. His independence from White House influence is the key concern for markets and lawmakers. A full Senate floor vote is the next step.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote
Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has passed a Senate committee vote and now heads to a full Senate confirmation vote. The development matters because Warsh is expected to be more aligned with Trump's push for lower interest rates than current chair Jerome Powell. A confirmed Warsh could shift Fed
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Central bank independence in focus as Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, nominated as Federal Reserve chair, faces a Senate confirmation hearing focused on central bank independence and his stance on monetary policy under political pressure. Markets are sensitive to any signal that Fed rate decisions could become subordinated to executive branch preferences, which would affect
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Kevin Warsh wants to lead a scandal-ridden Fed. His wealth is a complication.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is raising conflict-of-interest concerns over Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures as he emerges as a leading candidate for Federal Reserve chair. The scrutiny adds political risk to a nomination already complicated by the Fed's reputational challenges. Senate confirmation hearings will test
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures show assets well over $100 million, setting up a pointed confirmation hearing next week. The scale of his holdings raises potential conflict-of-interest questions given that Fed policy directly moves asset valuations across markets.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government