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Warsh launches his push to change how the Fed operates

Warsh launches his push to change how the Fed operates
MarketWatch Wednesday 17 June 2026, 19:09 UTC By Greg Robb 1 min read
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh made waves on Wednesday while hosting his first press conference as head of the U.S. central bank.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh made waves on Wednesday while hosting his first press conference as head of the U.S. central bank.
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