Kevin Warsh hearing takeaways: Trump Fed chair nominee defends finances, says president never demanded rate cuts
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.
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- Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.
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Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.
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