Kevin Warsh
Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, Federal Reserve · since 2026
Former Fed governor (2006–2011) confirmed by the Senate as Fed chair in May 2026 by a 54–45 vote. As chair he leads the FOMC, which sets the federal funds rate.
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Gold slips to $4,417 as Fed chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed
Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,417.04 an ounce on August 31, 2026, its lowest in nearly two weeks, according to Reuters.
Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech reads as hawkish; S&P 500 slips 0.25%
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh gave his first Jackson Hole keynote on August 28, 2026 and called the inflation numbers more concerning, putting price stability first.
Warsh says the Fed is not done at Jackson Hole; silver settles down 4.17% at $62.49
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said at Jackson Hole on Friday, August 28, 2026 that the Fed is not done tightening and will need more work unless underlying inflation is returning to target.
Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at White House; Powell stays on as governor
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on May 22, 2026, with Justice Clarence Thomas administering the oath in the White House East Room.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair by 54-45, most divisive vote since 1913
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on May 13, 2026 by a 54-45 vote, with Fetterman again the only Democrat backing him.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board seat by 51-45 vote
The Senate voted 51-45 on May 12, 2026 to confirm Kevin Warsh to a 14-year term as a Federal Reserve governor, with Democrat John Fetterman voting with Republicans.
Gold slumps 8.5% to $4,866.60 after Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
Spot gold fell 8.5% to $4,866.60 an ounce on January 30, 2026, after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
White House announces Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
The White House released a statement on January 30, 2026 welcoming President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve as Chair.