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18 May 2026, 16:56 UTC · 3d ago
Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/kevin-warsh-trump-federal-reserve-chair.html
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18 May 2026, 16:56 UTC · 3d ago
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/kevin-warsh-trump-federal-reserve-chair.html
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President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve with the expectation that the Fed will resume lowering interest rates. — The prospect of a Fed Chair aligned with the administration's desire for lower rates is generally positive for risk assets and equity valuations.
+0.60Markets expect that persistent inflation and a stable labor market will likely prevent further rate easing until the 2% inflation target is met. — This suggests a disconnect between political desires for rate cuts and economic reality, potentially limiting the upside of a new Fed Chair's appointment.
-0.30Kevin Warsh is being sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair this Friday, succeeding Jerome Powell. — Leadership transitions at the Fed create uncertainty, but a confirmed appointment provides a clear timeline for the change in monetary policy stewardship.
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