Kevin Warsh still needs to be confirmed as Fed chair

Yahoo Finance | January 30, 2026 at 05:45 PM UTC
Bullish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Chair nominee, still needs to be confirmed.
  • A criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jay Powell's testimony is ongoing, with a Senator vowing to block nominations until it's resolved.
  • Warsh, previously a 'hawk' on interest rates, now believes AI will drive productivity, reduce inflation, and allow for lower interest rates, viewing tariffs as a one-time impact.

AI Summary

The video discusses Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Fed Chair, whose confirmation is pending. It highlights a criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jay Powell's past testimony, which Senator Thom Tillis vows to block nominations over. Warsh, historically a hawk, has recently shifted to a more dovish stance, believing AI-driven productivity will lower inflation and allow for reduced interest rates.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 90%
Consensus Bullish 90%