Warshach test: Trump’s Fed chairman pick keeps monetary analysts guessing

Published February 6, 2026 5:17am ET



President Donald Trump has pummeled Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for years over interest rate policy. But in just mere months, Powell’s term will be up. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by Trump to succeed Powell as the central bank’s top official. Here is what to expect.

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