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Trump’s rally has been strong, but a split FOMC, looming Fed chair transition to Kevin Warsh, and credibility concerns could threaten the rally; however, stock-market history shows bear markets are typically brief and long-term gains may still appeal to patient investors.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could signal a shift in monetary policy and spark market volatility, depending on Warsh's views on rates and regulatory policy, with potential implications for Wall Street.
Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed could herald a less accommodative, more divided policy stance, potentially shrinking the balance sheet and pushing up long-term yields—risks that may translate into stock-market volatility even as confirmation remains uncertain.
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh advocates a smaller central-bank balance sheet, but experts warn that without broad regulatory changes and tweaks to money-market operations, shrinking it could destabilize markets because banks rely on reserves; QT has cut holdings from about $9 trillion to roughly $6.7 trillion, and any further contraction would likely require policy shifts or Treasury coordination to avoid volatility.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s candidate to lead the Fed, advocates a gradual overhaul of the central bank’s asset holdings and balance sheet to coordinate with a Treasury that also seeks lower rates; while designed to reduce borrowing costs and mortgage rates, the plan could raise long-term rates and disrupt markets, requiring careful, incremental steps and broad support on the Fed’s rate‑setting committee, with questions about whether the benefits justify the costs.
The piece argues 2026 could deliver record U.S. growth as AI-driven productivity combines with policy shifts, including a Fed leadership change to Kevin Warsh that some see as potentially dovish. With GDPNow at about 4.2% for late-2025 and a 5–6% growth outlook for 2026, the outlook hinges on the economy’s ability to sustain productivity gains amid inflation dynamics, aided by reopening effects, a larger defense budget, and tax/tariff support.
The Economist outlines Kevin Warsh, a Trump-era Fed nominee, arguing his stance that inflation is perilous, monetary policy has often been too stimulative, and Fed bond-buying (QE) contributed to economic woes; the piece frames his views as “Warshonomics” and discusses potential policy implications for a Trump-influenced Fed.
Republican lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee appear ready to clear Kevin Warsh for Fed chair by downplaying Powell’s criminal probe or pressing for its resolution, even as Sen. Thom Tillis withholds his vote. Tillis’s hold blocks Warsh’s committee path, but Tim Scott and other GOP members signal support if the investigation is resolved, meaning a closed probe could unlock easy floor confirmation.
Trump’s bid to reshape the Fed by nominating a dovish chair appears to backfire, with Powell potentially remaining as chair beyond May amid Democratic resistance to Kevin Warsh and ongoing investigations into Powell and Fed Governor Cook, while Stephen Miran resigns from his White House-linked role, signaling a tighter distance between the White House and the Fed and raising questions about the independence of monetary policy.
Stephen Miran, a top Trump economist, resigned from the White House's Council of Economic Advisers but will continue as a Federal Reserve governor on unpaid leave; his Fed term runs through January, with Warsh eyed to be Fed chair when Powell’s term ends, signaling a push for lower rates. Miran had advocated faster cuts and dissented at meetings, while Powell faces a federal probe into testimony about the Fed’s headquarters, underscoring ongoing tensions over U.S. monetary policy.
President Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve comes as the central bank is more divided than at any point in decades. While Warsh’s appointment could sway policy, the FOMC shows hesitancy to cut rates amid stubborn inflation, with hawkish members and new appointees challenging any rapid shift. The nomination faces political and economic headwinds, including the long-standing tension between the White House and Powell’s leadership, making a swift move to lower borrowing costs uncertain.
A Trump announcement naming Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve sparked a rapid reversal in gold and silver, with the dollar firming and expectations for tighter policy prompting a swift selloff that erased billions in market value, ending a months-long rally as investors reassessed inflation and policy risk—though longer-term demand from foreign central banks continues to support gold.
At Washington, D.C.'s Alfalfa Club dinner, Donald Trump’s roast-style routine fell flat, drawing audible silence from MAGA allies as he riffed on Greenland, Iran, and pressure on the Fed; the spotlight also centered on his Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh, while Democrats criticized the optics of a billionaire-heavy gathering amid affordability concerns for ordinary Americans.
Trump’s pick Kevin Warsh would lead the Fed into a moment of tension: the economy is growing briskly and AI-driven productivity is high, but inflation remains elevated and hiring has slowed, making aggressive rate cuts risky and potentially not enough to boost employment or Trump’s political standing; Warsh’s stance and White House pressure will shape how the central bank navigates this delicate balance.
Markets welcomed Kevin Warsh as a credible, independent Fed chair candidate, sending the dollar higher while risk assets fell on Friday as tech softness weighed on major indexes. Spot gold dropped about 9% and spot silver plunged 31.4% for its worst day since 1980, with bitcoin also retreating; other headlines include AstraZeneca seeking closer U.S. ties after China investment and upcoming earnings from Alphabet and Amazon.