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Does the new Fed chair care about jobs?

Last month, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh presided over his first interest rate decision and press conference … but he didn't talk much about maximum employment. How much does Kevin Warsh care about the jobs side of the Fed's dual mandate?

By Wailin Wong, Darian Woods, Kate Concannon, Angel CarrerasJuly 2, 2026
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Last month, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh presided over his first interest rate decision and press conference … but he didn't talk much about maximum employment. How much does Kevin Warsh care about the jobs side of the Fed's dual mandate?

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