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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Kevin Warsh’s first major speech as Federal Reserve chairman has unexpectedly become a test of his pared-back communications style.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:30
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, focusing on expectations for Nvidia and Warsh.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:13
Wall Street is gaming out Scott Bessent’s next move ahead of Jackson Hole as Treasuries extend their rally. Nvidia’s earnings take center stage later this week amid concerns about rising costs. Canada prepares for a prolonged US trade war, while Washington warns of an “economic D-Day” for Iran. The program also examines a manufacturing boom driven by demand from defense, aerospace and data sectors.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 17:33
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first speech at this week’s Jackson Hole conference has taken on greater significance. Traders and analysts want guidance on the recent rise in bond yields and reassurance that he is independent of the Trump administration.
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A group of Democratic lawmakers is seeking a public account of any exchanges Kevin Warsh has had with President Donald Trump since Warsh took charge of the Federal Reserve in May.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 06:30
Softer inflation data could pressure the Federal Reserve to keep rates where they are. Since taking over as chair in May, Kevin Warsh has faced a policy crossroads, with officials split over whether hikes are needed to curb inflation while President Donald Trump calls for cuts to boost the economy.
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Former Dallas Fed President and Goldman Sachs Vice Chair Robert Kaplan says the Federal Reserve was right to keep rates unchanged in July. He also says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh should provide more policy detail when he speaks at Jackson Hole.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 13:01
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 15:30
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:30
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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