Fed Chair Odds Surge Kevin Warsh 92%

Kevin Warsh’s Odds for Fed Chair Reach 92% After Trump’s Hint

• Kevin Warsh’s odds of becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair have surged to 92% on Polymarket and Kalshi.
• The increase follows President Trump’s statement that his nominee will be a well-known financial figure.
• Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, was previously at under 40% odds just a day before.
• President Trump is expected to announce his nominee on January 30, 2026.
• Warsh is among four finalists alongside Christopher Waller, Rick Rieder, and Kevin Hassett.
• Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term concludes in May 2026, with Trump holding three of the seven Fed board seats.

The surge in Kevin Warsh’s odds for the Federal Reserve Chair position reflects President Trump’s hint at choosing a familiar figure from the financial world. Warsh leads as one of four finalists awaiting Trump’s announcement in January.