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 2026US President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
2 min read30 Jan 2026The 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 2026US 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 2026Federal 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 2026US 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 2026Trump 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“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 2026The 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 2026US 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