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Domestic nomination

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

Analysis based on 44 articles · First reported Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Jan 31, 2026

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The nomination of Kevin Warsh as United States — Federal Reserve chair by Donald Trump is expected to lead to significant changes in monetary policy, potentially bringing the United States — Federal Reserve closer to the White House's influence. This has caused initial market volatility, with Gold and Silver prices falling sharply, while the United States regained some ground and United Kingdom — HM Treasury yields rose due to concerns about potential inflation and the United States — Federal Reserve's independence.

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Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former United States — Federal Reserve official, as the next chair of the United States — Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell when his term expires in May. This decision is seen as a move by Donald Trump to exert more control over the United States — Federal Reserve and push for lower interest rates, a stance he has consistently advocated. Kevin Warsh, despite a past reputation as an inflation hawk, has recently expressed support for lower rates and Donald Trump's economic policies. The nomination requires United States confirmation, which could be complicated by a United States — United States Department of Justice probe into Jerome Powell's past testimony and opposition from some senators like Thom Tillis and Elizabeth Warren. The announcement has already caused market reactions, with Gold and Silver prices falling, the United States strengthening, and United Kingdom — HM Treasury yields rising, reflecting investor concerns about the United States — Federal Reserve's independence and future monetary policy.

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Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, praised Donald Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh but emphasized the importance of United States — Federal Reserve independence.
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CK Hutchison Holdings' subsidiary had its concession to operate Panama ports ruled unconstitutional by Panama's Supreme Court.
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Donald Trump has attempted to force out United States — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a battle currently before the Supreme Court.
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Ronald Lauder, Kevin Warsh's father-in-law, is a longtime donor and confidant of Donald Trump.
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Christopher Waller, a current United States — Federal Reserve governor, was among the other candidates considered by Donald Trump for the United States — Federal Reserve chair.
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Kevin Warsh is currently a fellow at the Hoover Institution.
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Kevin Warsh is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Kevin Warsh worked closely with Ben Bernanke during the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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Rick Rieder was among the other candidates considered by Donald Trump for the United States — Federal Reserve chair.
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Lisa Murkowski, a Republican Senator, has stated she would oppose any nominee from the Donald Trump administration while the United States — United States Department of Justice's criminal probe into the United States — Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell is ongoing.
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Brett Matsumoto was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the United States — Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Donald Trump nominated Brett Matsumoto to lead the United States — Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency he previously accused of releasing unfavorable jobs numbers.
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Kevin Warsh is a Partner of Stanley Druckenmiller at Duquesne Family Office LLC.
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Kevin Warsh is a Partner at Duquesne Family Office LLC.
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Michelle Bowman was a contender for the next United States — Federal Reserve chair.
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