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 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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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:12
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation is not slowing meaningfully. He said policymakers must be confident that it is; otherwise, the central bank still has “work to do,” while pledging to reach its 2% target.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:06
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered highly anticipated remarks on Friday morning at the Kansas City Fed’s annual symposium, saying more work remains on inflation.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 14:05
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is delivering keynote remarks at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Investors worldwide are watching for further details on the economy, recent bond-market volatility and risks to the U.S. and global outlooks.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 14:04
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh is speaking at the Jackson Hole Symposium in a live event.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:01
Bloomberg This Weekend features Kevin Warsh saying inflation is not slowing and pledging to reach the 2% target, alongside a report that the US is set to control a major portion of Venezuela’s oil wealth. The program also includes a Meta story and conversations across news, politics, lifestyle and culture.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 13:52
Investors worldwide are looking to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for more detail on the economy, recent bond-market volatility and risks to the U.S. and global outlook as inflation concerns grow.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 13:35
Peter Tchir, Academy Securities’ head of macro strategy, says supply and demand—not a bond-vigilante backlash—are driving the U.S. Treasury market. He spoke ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first address at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 13:23
U.S. equity futures weakened as investors awaited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium for signals on the central bank’s inflation outlook and strategy. Nvidia slipped in premarket trading after a record-setting value gain, while PayPal extended its decline amid reports that Advent and Stripe withdrew a $50 billion buyout bid. Venezuela was reportedly discussing a possible OPEC exit with the United States.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 11:44
All eyes are on Jackson Hole as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to clarify his views on inflation and interest rates. Nvidia’s strong outlook has revived the AI trade and lifted technology stocks, even as much of the market trails. France’s presidential race is also refocusing investors on debt concerns.
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