Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said his time as head of the central bank has been a “privilege,” as he gave his last press conference as chair. The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell, Kevin Warsh. Powell will remain at the Fed after May 15, when his tenure as its chair ends.
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