Senate Moves To Vote On Fed Chair Nominee
Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina is prepared to move forward with the confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. This decision follows the Justice Department's termination of a criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. Tillis had previously pledged to block Warsh's confirmation, citing the investigation as an attack on the central bank's independence. The nomination follows his previous role as a former governor. Analysts suggest the nomination signals a political shift toward more hawkish monetary policy. The move may reflect White House concerns regarding current inflation levels and a desire for a more aggressive stance on monetary tightening.
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Bloomberg Radio
“Tom Tillis of North Carolina says he's prepared now to move ahead with the confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh.”
CRI News Radio
“passed the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Federal Reserve Chair, which will subsequently be submitted to the Senate for a full vote.”
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