Warsh, Fed chair and bank independence
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President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is signaling a notably upbeat view of the U.S. economy — while also calling for sweeping changes in how the central bank conducts policy.
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, faced questions Tuesday, April 21 from the Senate Banking Committee, even as the shadow of the president himself dominated the hearings. In a morning hearing, Warsh, a ...
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.
Crypto markets saw a dip on Tuesday. Investors reacted to Fed nominee Kevin Warsh's Senate testimony. Warsh stressed central bank independence and denied any pressure from Trump on interest rates. He also acknowledged digital assets as part of the financial system.