Stephen Miran Steps Down From White House Role, Stays at Fed
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
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February 04, 2026 at 04:31 PM UTC
Neutral
90% Confidence
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Key Points
- Stephen Miran steps down from his White House Council of Economic Advisers role but remains a Fed Governor until a successor is confirmed.
- Kevin Warsh is identified as a likely successor, known for his dovish views on interest rates and arguments based on AI and productivity.
- Markets anticipate a dovish policy shift under a Warsh-led Fed, but also consider the political hurdles and the current economic conditions that may not warrant aggressive rate cuts.
- The Justice Department's investigation into the Fed and Jay Powell adds political complexity to potential nominations, with Democrats likely to oppose Warsh.
AI Summary
The video discusses Stephen Miran's departure from his White House role and his continued presence at the Federal Reserve until a successor is confirmed, with Kevin Warsh being a likely candidate. Analysts discuss Warsh's dovish views on interest rates and the political complexities surrounding his potential nomination and confirmation, noting that markets anticipate a dovish shift under a Warsh-led Fed.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 90% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 90% |