US Treasury Secretary Bessent is expected to help Fed Chair Nominee Warsh "walk the tightrope" as the incoming Fed Chair – pursuing a “hawkish” approach to monetary policy while also catering to President Trump’s easy-money agenda, according to NY Post

The expectation that Treasury Secretary Bessent will assist Fed Chair nominee Warsh in balancing a hawkish monetary policy with President Trump's preference for lower rates highlights potential volatility in policymaking.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 15:08 UTCOn the live feed at 14:48 UTC — 11 more headlines followed before this page went public

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"That’s the consensus of Wall Street executives with ties to the Trump White House who know key players in the MAGA world – including Bessent and Warsh."
"One source, an economist with ties to the Trump economic team, expects Warsh to lean heavily on Bessent – not just to get through the Senate confirmation process but also to navigate a mercurial president and his demands for lower short-term rates that the Fed controls."

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This dynamic could influence market perceptions of future rate adjustments and may lead to a more complex interest rate environment, impacting the USD and broader financial markets significantly.

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