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Trump Names Warsh Fed Chair, Markets React to Rate Hold

8/4/2026

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President Donald Trump appointed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve (Fed) chair.
Warsh faced credibility doubts after a 9-3 vote to hold interest rates.
Bank of America said Warsh appears relaxed about inflation, causing markets to price the hold with a weaker dollar.
Tim Duy, economist Justin Wolfers and management respondents said Warsh’s limited communication increased uncertainty, while an Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components representative warned pricing volatility exceeds pandemic levels.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump appointed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve (Fed) chair.
Warsh faced credibility doubts after a 9-3 vote to hold interest rates.
Bank of America said Warsh appears relaxed about inflation, causing markets to price the hold with a weaker dollar.
Tim Duy, economist Justin Wolfers and management respondents said Warsh’s limited communication increased uncertainty, while an Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components representative warned pricing volatility exceeds pandemic levels.