Nation Jun 17 What Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair signals By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
Economy Jun 17 WATCH: New Fed chair Kevin Warsh holds first news conference after leaving interest rate unchanged The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Jun 06 U.S. mortgage rates are staying high – and the Federal Reserve can do little about it Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans. By Michael J. Highfield, The Conversation
Politics Jun 01 Jerome Powell uses award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools The award also honored residents of Minnesota's Twin Cities for their actions during a federal immigration crackdown that led to thousands of arrests and two deaths. By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Politics May 22 WATCH: Kevin Warsh sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve President Donald Trump hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair on Friday. “I want Kevin to be totally independent. I want him to be independent and just do a great job,” Trump said. By Associated Press
May 15 Watch 7:44 Jerome Powell's impact and legacy at the Federal Reserve By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas Jerome Powell’s eight-year role leading the Federal Reserve is over. His term will be remembered as one of the most turbulent and politically charged in the central bank’s history. William Brangham discussed Powell’s impact and legacy with Jason Furman. Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 5:26 Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins The Federal Reserve is transitioning to new leadership. Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chair, was confirmed by a Senate committee today, clearing the way for a full Senate vote. Jerome Powell said he’ll step aside when his term as… Continue watching
Apr 29 WATCH: Committee sends Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair to full Senate vote By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Powell says he plans to stay at Fed after chair term ends amid legal attacks by the Trump administration By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press “I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public,” Jerome Powell said in fairly candid remarks at a press conference after the Fed announced its decision to keep its… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 8:58 Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Azhar Merchant President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, was on Capitol Hill facing a slew of lawmaker questions on his monetary policy and independence from Trump. But the president’s pressure campaign against Jerome Powell threatens to freeze Warsh’s… Continue watching