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Warsh takes US Fed’s helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman on Friday, taking the helm during a critical period for US monetary policy marked by ongoing inflation challenges. Warsh's appointment followed his criticism of current Fed policies and his connections to President Donald Trump. He was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas alongside his wife, Jane Lauder.
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