Commentary
May 1FHN 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
Chief Economist
Sophia Kearney-Lederman
Senior Economist
Will Compernolle
Macro Strategist
Mark Streiber
Economic Analyst
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