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Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley

Chief Economics Correspondent

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
By Scott Horsley

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve

Scott Horsley | May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Warsh has argued there's room for the central bank to lower interest rates, but that could be challenging at a time of rising inflation.
Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair
Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair
The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.
Scott Horsley | Apr 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
Scott Horsley | Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, businesses that paid those levies began requesting refunds Monday.
Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley | Apr 19, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
Scott Horsley | Apr 15, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.
Scott Horsley | Apr 10, 2026, 1:07 PM UTC
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