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The Guardian - US
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Lauren Aratani in New York

US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

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Kevin Warsh at the conclusion of a Senate confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 21 April 2026. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

The US Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh this week as chair of the Federal Reserve, as Donald Trump continues his campaign to influence the world’s most important central bank.

The Fed’s influence over the economy spans from the job market to mortgage rates, and its every move is carefully scrutinized by investors on Wall Street. Warsh’s confirmation comes at a turbulent time for the central bank, which has fallen under intense scrutiny from Trump for not lowering interest rates.

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