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What the New Fed Chair Means for Savers

Here's a look at how Kevin Warsh could influence future Fed policy.

Kiplinger · Jan 30

Kevin Warsh went from selling racetrack pencils to Trump's new Fed chair pick. His advice for Gen Z: merit is the ultimate currency in the workplace

Before Wall Street and Washington, Kevin Warsh sold pencils at a horse track. His secret for success is simple: work harder than everyone else—and learn from the best.

Fortune · Jan 30

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh To Lead Fed

Plus: Shutdown averted? Pixar's NIMBY robot beavers, Amazon goes big on AI, and Trump wants to prop up home prices.

Reason · Jan 30

Who is Kevin Warsh? Secret White House meeting with Trump that made him lead Fed Chair race

Kevin Warsh is the top choice to become the next Federal Reserve Chair. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision soon. This potential change is creating market buzz and debate about the Fed's future. Warsh's views on monetary policy and economic strategy are key. His nomination could signal…

The Times of India · Jan 30

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

Euronews · Jan 30

Tillis 'unleashed'

A stream of honesty from the retiring Sen. Thom Tillis has turned into an increasingly personal back-and-forth with the president.

Roll Call · Jan 29

Trump says Jerome Powell is ‘hurting our country’ as president finally weighs in on Fed’s plan for interest rates

President demands ‘LOWEST INTEREST RATE OF ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD’ regardless of economic indicators

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

Euronews · Jan 28

Federal Reserve holds interest rates as Trump piles on pressure

Fed voted to pause cuts to interest rate, which currently sits between 3.5% and 3.75%, after slashing it three times in fall

The Guardian - US · Jan 28

The Fed Is Likely To Keep Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump Pressure — What This Means for Your Loans

In spite of constant, threatening pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at this week’s policy meeting, as reported by CNBC. While Trump has expressed intense frustration, anger and even a criminal investigation into the Chair of the…

GOBankingRates · Jan 28