Kevin Warsh Sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair on Friday

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new chair of the Federal Reserve on April 21, 2026, succeeding Jerome Powell. This transition follows a confirmation process initiated in the summer of 2025 and concluded with a party-line vote. Warsh, who will become the 11th chair in modern history, is expected to divest significant investments to comply with Fed regulations. Markets currently anticipate that while Warsh may favor lowering rates, persistent inflation and a stable labor market could delay any such moves until evidence shows inflation is trending back to the 2% target.