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Trump says Fed pick due Friday after meeting Warsh at White House
Decision nears
The key development was Trump signaling that a final Fed pick was imminent. Reuters said the president had narrowed the field and was likely to reveal his choice after meeting Warsh, who had already built a reputation for pushing the Fed toward a more aggressive rate-cut stance.
Market signal
This mattered because the next chair will help shape how quickly and how far the Fed moves on interest rates. A Warsh nomination would suggest Trump wanted a chair more aligned with his criticism of Powell and more willing to reframe the Fed’s approach.
Political hurdles
The report also highlighted that confirmation was not guaranteed. Even before the nomination became official, lawmakers were signaling that the White House could run into resistance, which meant the choice was only the first step in a longer political process.