US Fed Chairman Warsh Testifies
Due to testify on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report before the House Financial Services Committee, in Washington DC;
As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy;
Fed Chairman May 2026 - May 2030. Fed Governor Feb 2006 - Mar 2011. The testimony usually comes in 2 parts: first he reads a prepared statement (a text version is made available on the Fed's website at the start), then the committee will hold a question and answer session. Since the questions are not known beforehand they can make for some unscripted moments that lead to heavy market volatility;
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| Expected Impact / Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Due to testify on his nomination as the Federal Reserve Chair before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, in Washington DC; |
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