Kevin Warsh's Fed Debut: a Shift in Monetary Policy Ahead?
WHO:
CNN - Kevin Warsh is the new Federal Reserve chairman.
CNN - Jerome Powell is the predecessor of Kevin Warsh.
CNN - Jose Rasco is the chief investment officer for the Americas at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.
CNN - Tom Barkin is the Richmond Fed President.
CNN - Eugenio Alemán is the chief economist at Raymond James.
CNN - Paul Winfree is a temporary Fed adviser who worked in the first Trump administration.
CNN - Daniel Heil is a temporary Fed adviser and a fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
WHAT:
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s longstanding practice of publishing officials’ quarterly economic projections.
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh's debut sparked a surge in rate-hike bets among traders, indicating a strong market reaction to his hawkish stance on inflation.
Bloomberg Markets - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, but the outcome of the meeting could significantly impact consumers as inflation continues to rise.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is scheduled for a post-meeting news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.
NBC News - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh.
Bloomberg Markets - The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is anticipated to be influenced by rising inflation.
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh's approach may include fewer news conferences compared to his predecessor, Jerome Powell.
Bloomberg Markets - The Fed is looking for evidence of a self-perpetuating inflation cycle known as “second-round effects.”
Bloomberg Markets - Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed discomfort with Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve during a June 16 episode of "Balance of Power: Evening Edition."
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh stated during a news conference that he does not think submitting "dots" (the Fed's economic projections) is helpful.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s longstanding practice of publishing officials’ quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the central bank’s workforce of about 3,000.
CNN - Warsh has already hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary Fed advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - One of the advisers is Paul Winfree, who worked in the first Trump administration on domestic policy and was the author of the Fed section in Project 2025.
CNN - The other adviser is Daniel Heil, a fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and former adviser in Jeb Bush’s 2016 bid for president.
CNN - Warsh has proposed for Fed officials to view inflation differently by focusing on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - During his confirmation hearing in April, Warsh said those measures capture “what’s the underlying inflation rate, not what’s the one-time change in prices because of a change in geopolitics or a change in beef.”
CNN - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh.
NBC News - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will hand down its first interest rate decision under its new chairman, Kevin Warsh.
Bloomberg Markets - Investors from Fidelity say new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stands to stoke bond-market volatility by offering his views on inflation.
Bloomberg Markets - Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair, provided insights on the Federal Reserve's newly outlined five task forces, emphasizing the market's keen interest in the Fed's communications strategy and its approach to using existing economic data.
Bloomberg Markets - Strategists say markets are on watch for yen intervention after the Federal Reserve took a hawkish stance at Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as governor, triggering a drop in the currency to levels that have previously prompted Japan’s finance ministry to step in.
NBC News - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week.
Bloomberg Markets - Ian Lyngen, head of US rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, stated that the energy shock remains extremely topical for monetary policymakers and will likely drive the tone of Warsh's comments.
CBS News Finance - The outcome of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision could significantly impact consumers as inflation continues to rise.
Bloomberg Markets - Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management's global head of fixed income, commented that the economy is in pretty good shape, suggesting that Warsh may not meet the expectations of Trump regarding rate cuts.
Bloomberg Markets - Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed discomfort with Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve during a June 16 episode of "Balance of Power: Evening Edition."
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh stated during a news conference that he does not think submitting "dots" (the Fed's economic projections) is helpful.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has described his approach as a “regime change” in how the central bank operates.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce of about 3,000.
CNN - Warsh has already hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary Fed advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - Warsh has proposed for Fed officials to view inflation differently by focusing on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - Warsh has said those measures capture “what’s the underlying inflation rate, not what’s the one-time change in prices because of a change in geopolitics or a change in beef.”
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has proposed that Fed officials focus on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages,” to capture the underlying inflation rate.
CNN - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is scheduled for a post-meeting news conference.
CNN - Warsh has described his approach as a “regime change” in how the central bank operates.
CNN - Warsh has proposed to focus on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce.
NBC News - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh.
Bloomberg Markets - Ian Lyngen, head of US rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, stated that the energy shock remains extremely topical for monetary policymakers and will likely drive the tone of Warsh's comments.
CBS News Finance - The outcome of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision could significantly impact consumers as inflation continues to rise.
Bloomberg Markets - Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management's global head of fixed income, commented that the economy is in pretty good shape, suggesting that Warsh may not meet the expectations of Trump regarding rate cuts.
Bloomberg Markets - Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed discomfort with Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve during a June 16 episode of "Balance of Power: Evening Edition."
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh stated during a news conference that he does not think submitting "dots" (the Fed's economic projections) is helpful.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has described his approach as a “regime change” in how the central bank operates.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce of about 3,000.
CNN - Warsh has already hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary Fed advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - Warsh has proposed for Fed officials to view inflation differently by focusing on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - Warsh has said those measures capture “what’s the underlying inflation rate, not what’s the one-time change in prices because of a change in geopolitics or a change in beef.”
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has proposed that Fed officials focus on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages,” to capture the underlying inflation rate.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce.
CNN - Warsh has already hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary Fed advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - One of the advisers is Paul Winfree, who worked in the first Trump administration on domestic policy and was the author of the Fed section in Project 2025.
CNN - The other adviser is Daniel Heil, a fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and former adviser in Jeb Bush’s 2016 bid for president.
CNN - Warsh has proposed for Fed officials to view inflation differently by focusing on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - During his confirmation hearing in April, Warsh said those measures capture “what’s the underlying inflation rate, not what’s the one-time change in prices because of a change in geopolitics or a change in beef.”
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is set to introduce his approach to monetary policy, which may include fewer news conferences and a rethink of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - Warsh has stated that he wants to change a lot of what is going on in terms of the system and structure at the Fed.
CNN - Warsh has proposed that Fed officials focus on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages,” to capture the underlying inflation rate.
CNN - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold.
CNN - Warsh's first public appearance as chairman is scheduled for a post-meeting news conference.
CNN - Warsh has described his approach as a “regime change” in how the central bank operates.
CNN - Warsh has proposed to focus on alternative measures of inflation, known as “trimmed-mean averages.”
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers.
CNN - Warsh has indicated there is “plenty of deadwood” at the Fed, suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce.
WHERE:
CNN - The Federal Reserve is based in Washington, DC.
CNN - A news conference is scheduled to take place at 2:30 p.m. ET.
CNN - The Federal Reserve is based in Washington, DC.
CNN - A news conference is scheduled to take place at 2:30 p.m. ET.
WHEN:
CNN - The post-meeting news conference is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
CNN - The post-meeting news conference is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
WHY:
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist.
CNN - Warsh aims to change the Fed's longstanding practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - The Fed is looking for evidence of a self-perpetuating inflation cycle known as “second-round effects.”
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist, particularly in light of a US-Iran agreement that has reduced the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock.
CNN - The Fed is assessing inflation pressures and whether they are likely to persist.
CNN - Warsh aims to change the Fed's longstanding practice of publishing quarterly economic projections.
CNN - The Fed is looking for evidence of a self-perpetuating inflation cycle known as “second-round effects.”
HOW:
Bloomberg Markets - Investors from Fidelity say new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stands to stoke bond-market volatility by offering his views on inflation.
Bloomberg Markets - Warsh has already hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary Fed advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - The Fed is monitoring core measures of inflation that exclude volatile food and energy prices.
CNN - Warsh's approach may include fewer news conferences compared to his predecessor.
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - Warsh has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, neither of whom have direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
CNN - The Fed is monitoring core measures of inflation that exclude volatile food and energy prices.
CNN - Warsh's approach may include fewer news conferences compared to his predecessor.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 12:05 UTC)
Kevin Warsh is set to make his first public appearance as chairman of the Federal Reserve, where he will outline his approach to monetary policy, which may involve fewer news conferences and a reevaluation of the Fed’s practice of releasing quarterly economic projections. His debut has already led to a surge in rate-hike bets among traders, reflecting a strong market reaction to his hawkish stance on inflation, even as the Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady this week. As the central bank assesses ongoing inflation pressures, particularly following a US-Iran agreement that has lessened the risk of an oil-driven inflation shock, investors are bracing for potential bond-market volatility stemming from Warsh's insights on the economy.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 10:20 UTC)
Kevin Warsh is set to make his first public appearance as chairman of the Federal Reserve during a news conference scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET, where the Fed is expected to announce its first interest rate decision under his leadership. This decision is anticipated to be influenced by rising inflation pressures, particularly following a recent US-Iran agreement that has lessened concerns about an oil-driven inflation shock. Warsh has also indicated a preference for fewer news conferences than his predecessor, Jerome Powell, and has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, despite their lack of direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 01:45 UTC)
Kevin Warsh is set to make his first public appearance as chairman of the Federal Reserve, where he will outline his approach to monetary policy, which may involve fewer news conferences and a reevaluation of the Fed's traditional practice of releasing quarterly economic projections. Warsh has expressed a desire to overhaul the Fed's structure, indicating that there is "plenty of deadwood" within the organization, and he has already brought on two conservative advisers to assist him, neither of whom has direct experience in monetary policy. The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate decision under Warsh's leadership on Wednesday, and analysts are closely monitoring how his views on inflation may impact bond-market volatility and the broader financial landscape.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 23:22 UTC)
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, as they assess ongoing inflation pressures and the potential impact of a recent US-Iran agreement that has eased concerns over an oil-driven inflation shock. In his upcoming post-meeting news conference on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET, new chairman Kevin Warsh plans to introduce a "regime change" in the central bank's operations, which may involve fewer news conferences and a shift away from publishing quarterly economic projections. Warsh has also indicated a desire to overhaul the Fed's workforce and has hired two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, despite their lack of direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 21:37 UTC)
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh, a move that could have significant implications for consumers as inflation continues to rise. Ian Lyngen from BMO Capital Markets noted that the ongoing energy shock will likely influence Warsh's comments, while Senator Elizabeth Warren recently expressed her discomfort with his appointment. Additionally, Warsh has indicated that he does not find the practice of submitting "dots," which represent the Fed's economic projections, to be helpful.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 19:43 UTC)
In a significant move, Warsh is set to make his first public appearance as chairman, where he will outline his vision for monetary policy, which may involve fewer news conferences and a reevaluation of the Fed's quarterly economic projections. He has described his approach as a “regime change” and expressed a desire to overhaul the central bank's structure, even suggesting there is “plenty of deadwood” among its workforce of about 3,000. To support his initiatives, Warsh has already brought on two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, despite their lack of direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 16:16 UTC)
In his first public appearance as chairman, Warsh is set to unveil his approach to monetary policy, which may involve fewer news conferences and a reevaluation of the Fed’s practice of publishing quarterly economic projections. He has expressed a desire to change the system and structure at the Fed, suggesting there is “plenty of deadwood” and hinting at a potential workforce overhaul, while also proposing that officials focus on alternative inflation measures known as “trimmed-mean averages.” Warsh has already brought on two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, including Paul Winfree, who worked in the Trump administration, and Daniel Heil, a fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 14:16 UTC)
In his first public appearance as chairman, Warsh plans to unveil his approach to monetary policy, which may involve fewer news conferences and a reevaluation of the Fed's quarterly economic projections. He aims to implement significant changes to the system and structure at the Fed, including a focus on alternative inflation measures known as “trimmed-mean averages” to better gauge the underlying inflation rate. To support his initiatives, Warsh has brought on two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers, although neither has direct experience in monetary policy or banking regulation.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 12:24 UTC)
Kevin Warsh has been appointed as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, taking over from Jerome Powell, and he plans to hold a post-meeting news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Warsh intends to implement a “regime change” in the Fed's operations, focusing on alternative inflation measures and suggesting a potential overhaul of the workforce, while also hiring two conservative policy veterans as temporary advisers. As the Fed assesses inflation pressures and the possibility of a self-perpetuating inflation cycle, Warsh's approach may involve fewer news conferences than his predecessor.