Kevin Warsh news, events & figures

Trump’s trust gives Kevin Warsh room to reshape the Fed

Kevin Warsh is expected to keep rates steady in his first Fed meeting, while Trump’s trust may give him room to pursue broader changes.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rises to nearly three-year high under Warsh

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 3.8% in April, its highest level since May 2023, complicating Kevin Warsh’s start as central bank chief.

Bond market pushes for tighter Fed stance as Warsh takes over

Bond investors are signaling concern that the Fed is behind inflation as Kevin Warsh prepares to lead the central bank after hotter April price data.

Warsh’s Fed independence stance draws concern over balance sheet

Kevin Warsh’s view of Fed independence is raising questions among former officials over Treasury influence, swap lines and balance sheet policy.

Warsh’s Fed chair nomination advances to full Senate

The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, moving Trump’s pick toward a full Senate vote in May.

Warsh Signals Limits on Fed Independence in Swap-Line Questions

Kevin Warsh’s written Senate answers suggest a narrower view of Fed independence on international finance as swap-line requests draw scrutiny.

Powell faces stay-or-go decision as DOJ closes probe

Jerome Powell must decide whether to leave the Fed when his chair term ends May 15 after the Justice Department closed its criminal probe for now.

Warsh’s inflation gauge could complicate his Fed pitch

Kevin Warsh’s preferred inflation measure looks cooler now, but Bank of America warns it could force a tougher Fed stance in other periods.