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Fed Leadership Update

The Federal Reserve is approaching a leadership transition as economic conditions continue to evolve. Inflation has eased from recent highs, labor markets remain relatively tight, and longer-term growth dynamics are increasingly shaped by capital investment and productivity rather than
short-term stimulus.

In this context, Kevin Warsh has been nominated to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve when Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. Warsh previously served on the Fed’s Board of Governors during both the Bush and Obama administrations, reflecting continuity across political cycles and a technocratic approach to policy. In recent public remarks, he has emphasized reassessing legacy policy frameworks and aligning monetary policy more closely with today’s economic realities.

Angus Schaal
C. Angus Schaal, CFP®

Senior Managing Director

Amy Bush
Amy Bush, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

His background reflects a strong blend of institutional and market experience:

  • Former Federal Reserve Governor (2006–2011), with direct experience during the financial crisis
  • Senior advisor at Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office; Druckenmiller previously worked at Soros Fund Management and is widely regarded as one of the most influential global macro investors

  • Professional overlap with Scott Bessent, the current U.S. Treasury Secretary, who previously worked at Soros Fund Management and brings a global macro perspective to current policy discussions
  • Experience spanning the White House, Wall Street, and central banking

Importantly, monetary policy is set by the full Federal Open Market Committee, not the chair alone, and decisions will continue to be guided by inflation, employment, and financial conditions rather than politics.

Overall, this nomination suggests continuity paired with thoughtful evolution, and we expect policy to remain grounded in fundamentals rather than short-term political considerations.

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