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
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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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Traders were pricing in more than a 92% probability of an interest-rate increase and over a 75% chance of another hike in December, setting up a difficult battle for Warsh.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 18:50
With inflation still above target and no clear prospect of lower oil prices or stable tariffs, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces this week the same test that confronted his predecessors.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:26
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.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:10
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh avoids signaling the likely direction of U.S. interest rates, but high inflation, oil at $100 a barrel and his own insistence on price stability appear to leave little doubt that a rate hike is next.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:05
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 21:30
A closely watched inflation report showed US consumer prices continued to rise last month, putting Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh under intense pressure to raise interest rates at next week’s policy meeting.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:30
While officials in major economies largely stick to controlling inflation and supporting employment, Thailand central bank chief Vitai Ratanakorn is prepared to address wider challenges. Success will require luck and tolerance from the politicians who appointed him.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 01:30
With 10 days remaining before the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, the Trump administration appears to be mounting an all-out effort to stop a rate hike from going ahead.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 18:10
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 14:30
Bond yields continue to rise after the Fed chair’s speech at Jackson Hole.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 20:00