Chair of the Federal Reserve
Chair of the Federal Reserve (2026–)
| Born | 1970-04-13 · Albany, New York |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Stanford University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Portrait: Federalreserve · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
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.
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Reuters
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.
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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.
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Bloomberg Television
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.
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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.
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ABC News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:57
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.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:55
Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power previews the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision as markets brace for a potential rate hike. The program also notes resilient retail sales and examines the pressures facing Warsh and Trump.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:51
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is holding a news conference after the central bank raised interest rates to push back against a months-long surge in inflation triggered by the Iran war.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:26
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks after the central bank raised interest rates and signaled that borrowing costs could rise further in the coming months. Warsh backed the unanimous decision, which effectively acknowledges that the Trump administration has so far failed to bring inflation under control.
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The Federal Reserve lifted interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaled another increase later this year. The inflation-fighting steps are set to test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:11
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years. The move by Chairman Kevin Warsh could put him at odds with Trump, with live updates continuing.
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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:08
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is holding a news conference, with live viewing available.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:04
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is speaking to reporters following the latest interest rate announcement, with the coverage being streamed live.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:45
Live coverage follows the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Warsh’s news conference.
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