Kevin Warsh: The Former Fed Governor Poised for a Return to Power
Kevin Warsh would replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his nomination to the post on Friday. Kevin Warsh, recently nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, is a familiar figure in American economic policy circles. Known for his blend of Wall Street experience and central‑bank expertise, Warsh’s return to the spotlight signals a potentially significant shift in the direction of U.S. monetary policy. Warsh previously served as a Federal Reserve governor from 2006 to 2011, a period defined by the global financial crisis. During that time, he acted as a key liaison between the Fed and major financial institutions, helping shape emergency responses during the most turbulent economic period in decades. Before joining the Fed, he worked as an executive at Morgan Stanley and served as an economic advisor in the George W. Bush administration. In the years since leaving the c...
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