Tillis hails end of Jerome Powell probe, will support Warsh for Fed chair

Senator Thom Tillis announced the conclusion of his review into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s reappointment, stating he will instead support Kevin Warsh as a potential successor. The shift signals growing Republican preference for a more hawkish monetary policy stance, likely driven by concerns over inflation and central bank independence. This development strengthens the case for tighter future policy under a Warsh nomination, supporting the USD on expectations of higher real interest rate differentials. Markets pricing in a more aggressive Fed trajectory may see increased demand for the dollar, while Powell-related assets face diminished relevance. Traders will watch the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing for explicit confirmation of Warsh’s nomination support from key GOP senators.

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