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Trump swears in new Fed Chair Warsh, urges economic stimulus

President Donald Trump has sworn in Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, emphasizing his desire for Warsh to stimulate the economy while also stressing the importance of the Fed's independence. Trump criticized his predecessor, Jerome Powell, for being too hesitant to lower interest rates and expressed confidence that Warsh would prioritize economic growth. Warsh, in turn, pledged to lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve and believes AI-driven productivity gains can foster growth without increasing inflation, though some Fed officials remain skeptical. AI

IMPACT New Fed Chair Warsh believes AI productivity gains can boost the economy without inflation, potentially influencing interest rate policy.

RANK_REASON The article details the swearing-in of a new Federal Reserve chair by the President, a significant event in economic policy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Trump swears in new Fed Chair Warsh, urges economic stimulus

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Will Weissert, Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press ·

    Trump on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: ‘Do your own thing’ but don’t lose your way like Jerome Powell did

    "Honestly, I really mean this," Trump insisted after hounding the Fed for years. "I want Kevin to be totally independent."