Kevin Warsh Takes Office as New Federal Reserve Chairman
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump led the swearing-in ceremony for the new Federal Reserve Chairman, Kevin Warsh, at the White House on Friday, expressing his desire for Warsh's assistance in stimulating the economy while emphasizing that the nation's central bank would maintain its independence. Trump spent months criticizing Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, for being reluctant to cut interest rates; the Republican president argued that lower borrowing costs would provide an economic boost. By holding the unusual ceremony in the White House's East Room instead of at the Federal Reserve's headquarters, Trump made it clear he was pleased that Warsh is now in charge. The conflict with Iran has caused a spike in gas prices, destabilized financial markets, and raised inflation concerns across the economy. These developments have led to recent doubts about whether Warsh would heed Trump's calls and pressure the Federal Reserve to lower rates.
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