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Former ‘inflation hawk' Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell — What's his stance on US economy, Trump administration

Former ‘inflation hawk' Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell — What's the new US Federal Reserve Chairman nominee's stance on America's economy and his take on the Trump administration. Here's what you need to know.

3 min read30 Jan 2026
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to be Federal Reserve chief: 'He will never let you down'

US President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

2 min read30 Jan 2026
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Trump-Powell tussle explained: Why does the US president want Fed chief out and when does his term end?

The conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell continues, as the Fed maintains steady interest rates despite political pressure.

2 min read30 Jan 2026
Markets

US Fed Chairman LIVE Updates: Donald Trump picks longtime ally Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chief

US Fed Chairman LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump announced that he has picked Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman, who will succeed Chair Jerome Powell amid the federal government's plea for further rate cuts for the US economy.

7 min read30 Jan 2026
Global

Powell exudes confidence about the economy. The Fed can wait to cut rates.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted an upbeat picture of the economy at his latest press conference, suggesting the Fed could take its time in cutting interest rates.

4 min read30 Jan 2026
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Donald Trump to announce new Federal Reserve chair to replace Jerome Powell on Friday: Who is the frontrunner?

US President Donald Trump said he will announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. His statement comes a day after the central bank kept interest rates steady, despite pressure from the Trump administration to raise them.

2 min read30 Jan 2026
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Who will replace Jerome Powell? Trump says he will announce Fed Chair 'next week'

Trump will announce his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ‘next week', ending weeks of speculation. Frontrunners for the top job include Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller and Rick Rieder.

2 min read29 Jan 2026
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Trump renews attack on Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady, says he is ‘hurting our country, national security'

“Because of the vast amounts of money flowing into our Country because of Tariffs, we should be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE OF ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD,” Trump wrote, calling for the Fed to cut rates “NOW!”

4 min read29 Jan 2026
Global

Why Powell won't say if he is staying on the Fed board

The Fed chair has been asked four times whether he'll stay on the board after his term as chair is up. His silence is the strategy.

5 min read29 Jan 2026
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Economy

Jerome Powell weighs in on Trump tariffs, says inflation impact should top out by midyear

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell anticipates a temporary increase in consumer prices by mid-2026, with inflation risks viewed as diminished. He also indicated that the central bank is more likely to cut rates rather than raise them.

2 min read29 Jan 2026