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3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting

3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting
NPR Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Scott Horsley 1 min read
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Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expected to hold interest rates steady today.(Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expected to hold interest rates steady today.

(Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

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