Fmr. Fed Governor Kroszner on what to expect out of a Warsh led Federal Reserve

A Warsh Fed signals a dovish pivot, but a slow burn. His core thesis: the AI/tech boom is a positive supply shock, providing the intellectual cover to ease. He's a strategic consensus-builder, not a maverick, so don't expect immediate cuts. He'll build a foundation for a gentle easing cycle, viewing Powell's presence as a non-factor. This framework is structurally bullish for duration and tech, but the timing is gradual.

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Fmr. Fed Governor Kroszner on what to expect out of a Warsh led Federal Reserve

Asks about the new Fed Chair's actions during the 2008 crisis and his current views on inflation.

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During 2008, there was high inflation pressure from oil prices, but the Fed was also concerned about financial system fragility, leading to a focus on preventing a depression.

Oil prices were $150 a barrel, higher than now, creating apparent inflation pressure, but the risk of financial collapse was the greater concern.
Asks what the new Chair thinks about the current inflation situation.

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The new Chair sees a tech/AI boom giving the Fed room to pause or reduce rates, but he will be gentle and seek consensus, not acting at the first meeting.

He is a long-run strategic thinker focused on legacy and inflation expectations, not a one-off rate cutter. He will try to build a foundation for moving rates down but won't cut to 1%.
Asks if having the former Chair (Powell) on the board will be complicated.

Larry Lindsey suggested they might be allies.

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Both care deeply about the Fed's institution and mission, and will work together easily despite past differences.

The new Chair will be charming and seek analytic consensus. Powell will keep a low profile and not criticize.

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