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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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.
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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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EconomyBOE’s Bailey Praises Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech, Says UK Lacks Major Second-Round Inflation Effects

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey called Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole conference one of “real substance.” Bailey also said the UK is not yet seeing significant second-round inflation effects.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 16:32

BOE’s Bailey Praises Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech, Says UK Lacks Major Second-Round Inflation Effects

EconomyAnalysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike

After confusing markets at his July press conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to offer a clearer explanation of the case for higher interest rates.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 16:08

Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike

EconomyFed’s Warsh: Full Speech at Jackson Hole Symposium

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said inflation is not slowing meaningfully and warned that policymakers must be confident it is; otherwise, the central bank still has “work to do.” He reiterated that policymakers will restore inflation to the firm, fixed 2% target during the Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 15:16

Fed’s Warsh: Full Speech at Jackson Hole Symposium

EconomyWarsh says Fed has ‘work to do’ if US price rises fail to ease

Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh said summer inflation readings had improved less than expected but had not meaningfully changed the picture. He said the Fed must be confident underlying inflation is moving back to its 2% target quickly enough, otherwise it has “work to do”, suggesting rates could rise while stressing this was not forward guidance.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 15:15

Warsh says Fed has ‘work to do’ if US price rises fail to ease

EconomyWall St muted after Fed Chair Warsh's speech; AI rally cools

Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his focus on returning inflation to the central bank’s 2% target. A rally fueled by artificial intelligence stocks in the previous session also faded.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 15:10

Wall St muted after Fed Chair Warsh's speech; AI rally cools

EconomyFed’s Warsh Vows to Hit 2% Inflation Target

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation has not slowed meaningfully. He argues policymakers must be confident that it is cooling; otherwise, the central bank still has work to do. Warsh spoke at the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:41

Fed’s Warsh Vows to Hit 2% Inflation Target

EconomyFed Chair Warsh Says Accuracy in Economic Forecasting Is Still an Aspiration

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says he does not believe in issuing forward guidance, arguing that accurate economic forecasting remains only an aspiration. He made the remarks at the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:38

Fed Chair Warsh Says Accuracy in Economic Forecasting Is Still an Aspiration

EconomyFed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

At a major economic event, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh declined to signal where interest rates are headed, while describing inflation as “concerning.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 14:34

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

EconomyFed Chair Warsh voices inflation concerns, advocates a ‘quieter’ central bank: Watch live

In a speech, Warsh expressed concern about inflation and laid out his philosophy on policymaking while carefully avoiding any signals about the policy outlook.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:18

Fed Chair Warsh voices inflation concerns, advocates a ‘quieter’ central bank: Watch live

EconomyFed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed as inflation remains elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation remains too high and suggests the central bank may need to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, offering a clearer indication than before of his economic outlook.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:12

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed as inflation remains elevated