WASHINGTON: Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve on Friday at a pivotal moment for an American economy where surging gasoline prices due to the Iran war are pushing up inflation and eroding consumer sentiment, potent ingredients for a policy dilemma with political implications.

New Fed chief inherits an institution split over rates, with inflation stuck above the 2% goal and energy costs climbing due to the Iran war

The Senate confirmed Warsh last week in a largely party-line vote. A former top Fed official, Warsh will become chair at an unusually difficult time for the independent agency.

Warsh’s arrival at the Fed is not a personnel change. It is a regime change attempt inside an institution built to prevent one...

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair. Trump said Friday that he'd like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy…

Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday at the White House as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, succeeding Jerome Powell in one of the world’s most…

Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.

Inflation is rising and there is a consensus forming among economists that interest rates should not come down in the near future.

Kevin Warsh has taken the oath as the new US Federal Reserve chair. President Donald Trump stated his desire for Warsh to be fully independent. Trump urged the new chair to focus…

WASHINGTON — Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current U.S. Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trum...

President Donald Trump says he wants new Federal Reserve chair to be 'totally independent'

Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda

Trump’s pick to lead the central bank must contend with an economy roiled by the AI boom, as well as oil price and tariff shocks.

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chair on May 22, 2026, bringing a crypto-friendly background to the role amid high inflation and political pressure for independence.

WASHINGTON: Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve on Friday at a pivotal moment for an American economy where surging gasoline prices due to the Iran war are…

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term on Friday, as financial markets watch US monetary policy amid persistent inflation pressures.

Kevin Warsh has officially assumed the role of US Federal Reserve chair, with President Trump emphasizing his independence and urging a focus on economic growth.

U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on May 22 amid rising inflation linked to the Iran war.