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Kevin Warsh's Fed Plan: Smaller Balance Sheet, Higher Borrowing Costs?

2/21/2026

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If confirmed, Kevin Warsh would advocate a smaller Federal Reserve balance sheet, currently $6.6 trillion, to reduce distortions.
Such a smaller balance sheet could lessen distortions but may raise borrowing costs.
Higher borrowing costs could slow economic growth and impact the stock market.
His past voting record signals ideological clashes within the FOMC and potential dissent.

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Story summary

If confirmed, Kevin Warsh would advocate a smaller Federal Reserve balance sheet, currently $6.6 trillion, to reduce distortions.
Such a smaller balance sheet could lessen distortions but may raise borrowing costs.
Higher borrowing costs could slow economic growth and impact the stock market.
His past voting record signals ideological clashes within the FOMC and potential dissent.