President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.
Category: United States Economy
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.
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President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Warsh Could Have a Hard Time Delivering.
Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.
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Trump Is Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”
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Trump Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”
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U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
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Trump’s Trade Policies Sort Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers
Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.
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The Fed Is Waiting and Watching an Uncertain Economy
Inflation is elevated but steady and the job market is holding up, leading economists to predict that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at current levels.
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What to Watch as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a series of reductions in the latter half of 2025. The big question is how long the pause will last.
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A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors
Municipal debt issuance surpassed $500 billion last year, a record that’s found a deep pool of buyers.