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Federal Reserve
News & analysis tagged Federal Reserve — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Warsh's Fed Minutes: A Hawkish Shift
The June FOMC minutes reveal a hawkish pivot under Kevin Warsh, with rate hikes expected and AI productivity arguments sidelined.
2026-07-08
Iran War Drives Fed's Hawkish Policy Shift
The Iran war is pushing the Federal Reserve away from anticipated rate cuts toward a hawkish stance, as renewed inflation pressure reshapes US monetary policy.
2026-05-07
Gas Price Shock Hits Low-Income Americans
A gas price shock is widening America's K-shaped divide, squeezing low-income households hardest while wealthier Americans absorb the hit at the pump.
2026-05-06
Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination
Kevin Warsh's denial that he bowed to Trump's pressure on interest rates is pivotal to his Fed confirmation, raising stakes for monetary policy independence.
2026-05-02
Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination
Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination faces a divided Senate and central bank, complicating Trump's deregulation agenda and the future of US banking oversight.
2026-04-28
Trump's Fed Chair Nomination
Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could reshape the bank's independence and rattle markets as it heads to the Senate Banking panel.
2026-04-26
Tillis Clears Path for Warsh Fed Chair Vote
Sen. Thom Tillis has dropped his blockade on Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination as a DOJ probe closes, clearing the way for a pivotal confirmation vote ahead.
2026-04-26Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Amid Stagflation
Kevin Warsh's Senate confirmation hearing exposes the stagflation challenges facing Trump's Federal Reserve pick and his push for aggressive interest rate cuts.
2026-04-25