Trump’s pick for Fed chair has long attacked the central bank. Kevin Warsh now faces a harder challenge: delivering lower inflation without sacrificing Fed independence.

If confirmed, Trump’s Fed-chair nominee would face several treacherous balancing acts. 2026-01-31 10:30:00 Greg Ip

Continue ReadingTrump’s pick for Fed chair has long attacked the central bank. Kevin Warsh now faces a harder challenge: delivering lower inflation without sacrificing Fed independence.

President Trump plans to nominate economist Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to people familiar with the matter

Brett Matsumoto, the next chief, has worked as an economist at the BLS since 2015. 2026-01-30 21:38:00 Matt Grossman

Continue ReadingPresident Trump plans to nominate economist Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to people familiar with the matter