Former Fed officials say size may not matter on balance sheet

Veterans of past Fed crisis-fighting efforts urged incoming Chair Kevin Warsh to prioritize rules for deploying the central bank’s balance sheet in future shocks rather than its size. The remarks are policy-focused and do not reference a near-term market action or new economic data. Market impact is likely limited, though the discussion is relevant for future liquidity and crisis-management frameworks.

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Veterans of past Fed crisis-fighting efforts urged incoming Chair Kevin Warsh to prioritize rules for deploying the central bank’s balance sheet in future shocks rather than its size. The remarks are policy-focused and do not reference a near-term market action or new economic data. Market impact is likely limited, though the discussion is relevant for future liquidity and crisis-management frameworks.