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kevin warsh, chairman of the federal reserve. sworn in may 22, 2026. the most uneventful face currently setting interest rates.

official portrait of Kevin Warsh, chairman of the Federal Reserve
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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve on May 22, 2026, succeeding Jerome Powell. He asks to be addressed as chairman, not chair. On September 16, 2026, he raised the federal funds rate and delivered the announcement himself.

title
chairman, federal reserve
sworn in
May 22, 2026
preceded by
Jerome Powell
time in office
  1. May 22, 2026 Sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell.
  2. standing preference Addressed as chairman. Not chair.
  3. Sep 16, 2026 Raised the federal funds rate. Announced it himself.
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