Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, for next week. Scott predicted Senate confirmation could come within several weeks. Warsh would replace Jerome Powell, whose term as chair runs through May 2026.
The Fed chair sets the tone for U.S. interest rate policy, which drives borrowing costs across the entire economy. Warsh is widely viewed as more hawkish than Powell — meaning he may be less inclined to cut rates — which could pressure rate-sensitive assets like long-duration bonds, growth stocks, and real estate. Markets may start pricing in a 'Warsh premium' of uncertainty as the hearing approaches.
Next week: Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh. Watch for Warsh's opening statement and answers on inflation, rate cuts, and Fed independence for the clearest signal on his policy direction.
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