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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 4 MIN

Rates Hold as Trump Names New Fed Chair Pick | Fed Watch

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This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down a busy week for the Federal Reserve, from the FOMC’s decision to hold interest rates to the surprise announcement of Kevin Warsh as President Trump’s pick for Fed Chair. With markets already uneasy about inflation and the timing of the next rate move, leadership changes at the Fed raise important questions for businesses planning around borrowing costs, capital investment, and economic uncertainty. Get insight into what Warsh’s policy stance could signal for rate cuts, Fed credibility, and the path forward. What should decision-makers be watching most closely right now?

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