Kevin Warsh Sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Rate Expectations

Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the 11th chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell, who has served for eight years. This transition occurs as President Trump seeks more aggressive interest rate cuts. Warsh, who previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, has criticized the Fed's past policies and aims to control inflation while potentially lowering benchmark rates. Markets currently anticipate the Fed will maintain its rates through most of 2026 and may consider raises in early 2027, despite Trump's demands for quicker cuts.