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title: "Kevin Warsh takes Fed helm as markets eye possible hike"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286597976.md"
description: "Kevin Warsh has taken over as Fed chair from Jerome Powell amid rising inflation. Market expectations have shifted towards a likely rate hike by December due to unexpected inflation data. Major banks have differing views on 2026 policy, with forecasts ranging from two cuts to no changes or a hike, highlighting ongoing policy uncertainty."
datetime: "2026-05-15T17:33:18.000Z"
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# Kevin Warsh takes Fed helm as markets eye possible hike

Leadership transition: Kevin Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell as Fed chair after a narrow Senate confirmation, taking office during heightened inflation pressures. Market shift: Rate-cut expectations have flipped to a majority probability of a hike by December, driven by hotter-than-expected inflation data. Forecast divide: Major banks disagree on 2026 policy, with projections ranging from two cuts to no change or a hike, underscoring policy uncertainty.

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