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US President Trump Advises New Fed Chair

Updated 2026-05-23 22:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Donald Trump advised new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to be independent, stating ‘Don’t look at me.’ This comes as consumer sentiment in the US has reached an all-time low.

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MarketWatch

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MarketWatch

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