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Hike, cut or hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates

The new chair of the world's most powerful central bank is being sworn in at the White House today.

The new chair of the world's most powerful central bank is being sworn in at the White House today.

Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve at a very tense moment for the US and global economies. He is an advocate for cutting rates, something President Trump has long demanded.

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Fri 22 May 2026 14:50GMT

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