Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first full week leading the central bank featured unfavorable economic reports that suggest his job is going to be difficult.

Warsh, 56, was sworn in as Fed chairman on May 22 during a ceremony at the White House and is facing the tricky task of contending with rising inflation and the prospect that the central bank’s interest rate target might have to remain higher for longer or even be hiked.

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