AI, Inflation and Interest Rates

AI, Inflation and Interest Rates

April 20, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 338

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Senate hearings for Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair and its implications for monetary policy amidst ongoing investigations.

On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee will hold hearings to consider the nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair. His confirmation will likely be delayed until the Justice Department’s investigation into Jerome Powell is fully resolved. Despite this, Mr. Warsh’s answers to the committee’s questions could shed light on the future direction of monetary policy.

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