Kevin Warsh Sworn in as New Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve at the White House, a major leadership change at the U.S. central bank. He described returning to public service as an 'honor of a lifetime' and said he will lead a 'reform-oriented' Fed. The appointment has broad market significance given the Fed's role in setting monetary policy and shaping rates, inflation expectations, and risk sentiment.

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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve at the White House, a major leadership change at the U.S. central bank. He described returning to public service as an 'honor of a lifetime' and said he will lead a 'reform-oriented' Fed. The appointment has broad market significance given the Fed's role in setting monetary policy and shaping rates, inflation expectations, and risk sentiment.