Commentary
May 1

FHN Financial Economic Weekly: Friday, May 1, 2026

FHN Financial Economic Weekly: Friday, May 1, 2026

by Chris Low, Sophia Kearney-Lederman, Will Compernolle, and Mark Streiber

Jay Powell presided over his last FOMC meeting as Chairman this week, but will stay on as a governor in a "low-key role." His successor Kevin Warsh has big plans for the Federal Reserve, focusing on reducing forward guidance and reducing the size of the balance sheet.  

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Authors

Chris Low

Chris Low

Chief Economist

Sophia Kearney-Lederman

Sophia Kearney-Lederman

Senior Economist

Will Compernolle

Will Compernolle

Macro Strategist

Mark Streiber

Mark Streiber

Economic Analyst

FHN Financial Economic Weekly: Friday, May 1, 2026 - FHN Financial