Senate poised to confirm Warsh as Fed chair amid Trump pressure
TL;DR
The Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, a move that aligns with Trump’s push to influence monetary policy; Warsh, once a hawk on inflation, has aligned with calls to cut rates, and Democrats warn that the Fed’s independence could be eroded as confirmation proceeds amid ongoing scrutiny of White House interference.
- US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair The Guardian
- ‘Affection And Sympathy’: Kevin Warsh’s Friends See Threats All Around Him Politico
- Trump’s Fed pick will face rising prices as his first major test The Washington Post
- Kevin Warsh’s 3-Part Plan Could Prove His Fed Critics Wrong Barron's
- Remember, the Federal Reserve could spook your stock portfolio soon Yahoo Finance
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