Sen. Thom Tillis said he would support Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chair, clearing the last significant obstacle to installing President Trump’s pick to succeed Jerome Powell

Senator Thom Tillis's endorsement of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair removes a key political hurdle, increasing the likelihood of confirmation for President Trump’s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell. The development strengthens expectations of a more hawkish monetary policy tilt under Warsh, known for past advocacy of tighter financial conditions, which is likely to influence rate differential and term premium repricing in U.S. Treasury markets. This shift supports the U.S. dollar and could pressure risk assets sensitive to higher real yields, including growth equities and long-duration bonds. Markets are now focused on Warsh’s upcoming Senate Banking Committee testimony, where his views on inflation, balance sheet normalization, and regulatory policy are expected to clarify the potential magnitude and timing of policy shifts.

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