DoJ drops Powell probe, paving the way to confirm Kevin Warsh

The Department of Justice has dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a regulatory overhang that had delayed the confirmation of Kevin Warsh for a key Fed board position. The resolution eliminates legal uncertainty that had been weighing on market perceptions of governance stability at the central bank, particularly around leadership appointments. With the probe closed, the path is clearer for Warsh’s confirmation, which could shift the Fed’s policy dynamics toward a more hawkish stance, influencing rate expectations. The development reduces near-term political risk for the Fed, supporting confidence in its operational independence. Traders will watch the Senate Banking Committee’s upcoming vote on Warsh’s nomination as the next immediate catalyst for sentiment around U.S. monetary policy direction.

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