As a critical process regarding monetary policy and central bank governance begins in the US, the US Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a hearing on April 16 to consider Kevin Warsh’s nomination to become Fed chairman. A source familiar with the matter told CNBC that the nomination process is proceeding as planned.
However, this process is unfolding under the shadow of a separate investigation into current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. The investigation examines whether Powell misrepresented information to Congress regarding a costly renovation project at the Fed buildings. These parallel developments have fueled speculation that the Donald Trump administration is attempting to pursue two different processes simultaneously.
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Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis has explicitly stated his opposition to confirming Warsh’s nomination before the investigation is concluded. Tillis’s stance is seen as a significant obstacle to the Trump administration’s plan to proceed with both the Powell investigation and Warsh’s nomination simultaneously.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that the committee has not yet added the hearing to its official schedule. Nevertheless, the progress of the process is interpreted as the Trump administration not backing down from its goal of changing the leadership of the Fed.
*This is not investment advice.
