Warsh Launches 5 Fed Reform Task Forces for $6.7 Trillion Portfolio and Policy Overhaul
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29
Warsh Launches 5 Fed Reform Task Forces for $6.7 Trillion Portfolio and Policy Overhaul
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29
Summary
June 2 marked Kevin Warsh’s opening move as Fed chair: a letter to more than 20,000 employees promising “open, cleareyed discussions” as he pushes to remake the central bank.
Five task forces now form the centerpiece of that effort, targeting Fed communications, its $6.7 trillion bond and mortgage portfolio, preferred data sources, productivity and jobs analysis, and inflation models.
The groups are expected to be detailed within weeks, led by external advisers chosen by Warsh and supported by selected Fed staff, with their work slated to finish by year-end.
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Warsh’s $6.7 Trillion Fed Overhaul: Inside the Five Task Forces Reshaping U.S. Monetary Policy
Overview
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has launched five major task forces to review and potentially overhaul the Fed’s $6.7 trillion portfolio and policy frameworks. This initiative is driven by ongoing challenges with price stability, as inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Warsh and the committee agree that the Fed must do more to achieve stable prices. He believes that, with effective execution, the Fed can deliver strong growth, low prices, and strong employment together. Warsh’s commitment to the dual mandate and focus on price stability are at the heart of these sweeping reforms.