As chair, Warsh finally has a chance to put stamp on Fed balance sheet

Kevin Warsh said a key issue ahead of his potential Federal Reserve leadership is reducing the Fed's bond holdings, which he считает too large and harmful to the U.S. economy. The comment points to a more hawkish policy stance and could be relevant for Treasury markets and broader liquidity conditions. No specific policy action or timing was given.

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Kevin Warsh said a key issue ahead of his potential Federal Reserve leadership is reducing the Fed's bond holdings, which he считает too large and harmful to the U.S. economy. The comment points to a more hawkish policy stance and could be relevant for Treasury markets and broader liquidity conditions. No specific policy action or timing was given.