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What Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair could mean for US real estate and retail trading
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
President Trump announced he plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Gene Sperling, former director of the National Economic Council, weighs in.
The Federal Reserve could cut rates a few more times this year — but likely not as much as President Trump wants.
Is he a true inflation hawk, or a sellout?
Trump’s nominee for Fed chair has been hawkish about easy money. But this president demands lower rates.
Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.
Kevin Warsh, 55, was among the candidates for the Fed chair job back in 2017, when Trump passed him over in favor of Jerome Powell.
