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Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair as central bank faces Trump pressure and high inflation

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman in a 54-45 vote, positioning him to lead a central bank facing pressure from President Trump and high inflation. Warsh, once a monetary hawk, has aligned with Trump's push for lower interest rates.

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