Kevin Warsh faces doubts over Fed independence and monetary policy direction

10 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 27

A CNBC survey of 26 economists and analysts finds only 50% believe Warsh will act independently as Fed chair, with 58% expecting dovish rate cuts and 65% predicting hawkish balance sheet reductions.
Warsh's Senate confirmation advanced after a criminal probe into Fed headquarters renovations ended, and a committee vote is set for Wednesday. Respondents are divided on whether he can reduce the $6.7 trillion balance sheet in his first year.
Concerns persist about the impact of balance sheet cuts on rates, growth, and markets. Most surveyed disagree with Warsh's stance on anticipating AI-driven productivity, preferring policy to react only when data confirms such gains.

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