Buffett welcomes Powell staying on as Fed governor
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Updated · Barron's · May 2
Buffett welcomes Powell staying on as Fed governor
12 articles · Updated · Barron's · May 2
Speaking to CNBC, Buffett said he would feel better with Powell remaining on the Federal Reserve board after his chair term ends in mid-May, with Kevin Warsh due to succeed him.
Buffett also said the investment environment was not ideal and repeated that attractive opportunities were hard to find.
He criticised the rise of one-day stock options, saying they amount to gambling and reflect a casino-like market environment rather than investing or speculation.
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