Kevin Warsh

Chair of the Federal Reserve

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Chair of the Federal Reserve (2026–)

Born	1970-04-13 · Albany, New York
Party	Republican
Offices	Chair of the Federal Reserve2026-05-22–presentPreceded by: Jerome Powell Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors2006-02-24–presentPreceded by: Ben Bernanke · Succeeded by: Jeremy C. Stein
Education	Stanford University (BA) Harvard University (JD)

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All 23 Rate decisions 6 Fed Officials' Remarks 8 Inflation 9

Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy has strengthened since policymakers met in June, with the labor market essentially at full employment. He said inflation trends, however, have shown little improvement.
Rate decisions
RReuters 2026-09-16 23:25
Warsh says Fed focus will remain on inflation as underlying trends show no meaningful improvement
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that controlling inflation would remain the U.S. central bank’s predominant focus after it raised interest rates. He added that underlying trends had not meaningfully improved.
Inflation
RReuters 2026-09-16 21:05
Fed Chairman Warsh Calls Rate Hike a ‘Sober’ Decision
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh described the FOMC’s quarter-point rate increase as sober, serious and responsible, saying officials had been preparing for and considering the move. He spoke in Washington after the decision.
Rate decisions
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-16 19:07
Warsh Says Fed Removed a Dose of Accommodation With Rate Hike
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says policymakers removed “a dose of accommodation” after raising interest rates by a quarter percentage point. He spoke in Washington.
Rate decisions
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-16 18:57
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh discusses how rate hike affects consumers
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze that the central bank’s first interest-rate increase in three years is consistent with his earlier remarks that it would deliver stable prices for consumers.
Fed Officials' Remarks
AABC News 2026-09-16 18:55
Fed’s Warsh on Collision Course With Trump as Rate Hike Looms
Elevated inflation is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this week, setting Chairman Kevin Warsh against President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged the central bank to cut rates. Markets are also watching Wednesday’s decisions from the Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
Rate decisions
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-14 17:10
Fed’s Warsh on Collision Course With Trump as Rate Hike Looms
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at a White House ceremony in May. President Donald Trump praised his hand-picked choice and urged him to remain “totally independent,” but the prospect of a rate hike is now putting them on a collision course.
Rate decisions
BBloomberg News 2026-09-13 21:30
Fed Chair Warsh outlines his own dashboard for reading the US economy
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used a keynote speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, last week to explain the key data points he relies on to assess the US economy, offering fresh insight into his approach to policymaking.
Fed Officials' Remarks
BBloomberg News 2026-09-02 14:30
Fed's Warsh says global savings glut is turning into investment surge
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders on Monday that a global investment surge is helping drive growth. He said the shift reverses earlier savings gluts, when limited investment opportunities left capital parked in low-yield instruments.
Fed Officials' Remarks
RReuters 2026-08-31 22:05
Warsh Says Fed Must Act if Inflation Stays High
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank is prepared to act if inflation does not move clearly and quickly toward its 2% target, while describing the broader US economy as strong. Analysts said the remarks offered more clarity on the Fed’s approach, with upcoming inflation data likely to be decisive.
Inflation
BBloomberg Television 2026-08-29 11:59

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PoliticsTrump Downplays Talks With Warsh Amid Fed Independence Doubts

President Donald Trump minimized how often he speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and how long those conversations last. His comments have prompted renewed questions about whether he is trying to influence the central bank directly. The scrutiny centers on the president’s contact with the Fed chair and what it may imply for the institution’s independence.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 15:30

Trump Downplays Talks With Warsh Amid Fed Independence Doubts

EconomyTrump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh frequently discuss the economy, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says. Hassett characterizes their conversations as happening “all the time.” His remarks center on the regular economic discussions between Trump and Warsh. No policy decision or additional economic measure is identified in the statement.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:30

Trump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

EconomyTrump Says Rates Should Fall, but It’s Not Entirely Up to Warsh

President Donald Trump again said he favors lower interest rates. He also acknowledged that the decision does not rest solely with the central bank chief. Trump’s comments were notably softer than the sharp attacks he had directed at Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s predecessor. The remarks suggest continued pressure for easier monetary policy, while recognizing that the rate-setting authority is not controlled by one person alone.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:30

Trump Says Rates Should Fall, but It’s Not Entirely Up to Warsh

EconomyWarsh’s Next Moves and Situational Awareness’s New Bet | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily

The program examines reports about President Donald Trump’s relationship and communications with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Economics and policy correspondent Mike McKee and senior Federal Reserve reporter Enda Curran also preview the July payrolls report due Friday. Hedge fund reporter Hema Parmar details Situational Awareness’s $400 million bet as it returned to investing. Bloomberg Intelligence technology research chief Mandeep Singh discusses Alphabet’s potentially $25 billion move.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 13:03

Warsh’s Next Moves and Situational Awareness’s New Bet | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily

EconomyJobs report to put fresh test to Fed Chair Warsh’s less-guidance stance

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh wants the bond market to take a greater role in determining the price of money in the United States. He argues that market forces should do more of this work. The upcoming jobs report will provide a fresh test of his preference for offering less guidance.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:35

Jobs report to put fresh test to Fed Chair Warsh’s less-guidance stance

PoliticsTrump Said to Call Fed Chair Warsh Periodically

Donald Trump is said to call Federal Reserve Chair Warsh from time to time. The report identifies the contact as periodic. It gives no details about what the calls concern or how often they take place.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 22:00

Trump Said to Call Fed Chair Warsh Periodically

PoliticsTrump Calls Warsh in Latest Sign of Effort to Influence Fed

US President Donald Trump has spoken by phone periodically with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since Warsh took the role, according to people familiar with the matter. The calls are described as the latest indication of Trump’s effort to exert greater influence over the central bank. The report centers on the president’s communications with the Fed chair and the administration’s push for more sway over the institution.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 17:30

Trump Calls Warsh in Latest Sign of Effort to Influence Fed