Kevin Warsh set to chair Fed again as rate debate and AI risks collide

Published on 14 May 2026

His reforms target the Fed’s massive balance sheet

Fifteen years after leaving the Federal Reserve over disagreements on aggressive bond buying, Kevin Warsh is reportedly set to return as Fed chair with a reform agenda. Warsh has long criticized the Fed’s large asset purchase programs that ballooned its balance sheet to roughly $6.7 trillion, and the leadership shift is sparking fresh debate on rates, transparency, and AI’s economic impact.

Kevin Warsh is reportedly set to lead the Fed again
He previously opposed bond-buying policies that enlarged the Fed’s balance sheet
The appointment revives debate over rates and central bank transparency
AI impact on the economy is also part of the discussion

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Kevin Warsh set to chair Fed again as rate debate and AI risks collide

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