What smart people in economics and business are saying about Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair

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US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh listening to other people speak on a Bank of America and Semafor panel.
Kevin Warsh is the new chair of the US Federal Reserve.

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A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a 'reasonable' choice for Fed chair, but his legacy hinges on one key issue

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Mark Zandi

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A new report shows how Trump's sweeping student-loan changes are poised to reshape repayment for borrowers and private lenders

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Private student-loan companies told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that they expect more business opportunities due to federal repayment changes.

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Economic data is getting harder to come by, and the alternative won't help everyone

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A glitchy $1 Bill

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Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.

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Elon Musk has urged companies to leave Delaware and reincorporate elsewhere.

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How the decline of economic data could end up with a lot of unemployed Americans

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A glitchy $1 Bill

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Trump's former chief economic advisor says workers are 'suffering' in America's K-shaped economy

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Gary Cohn, a former economic advisor to Trump and the vice chairman of IBM.

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I'm a coffee chain owner in San Francisco, and I'm being radically transparent about why I must hike prices

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Lauren Crabbe and Michael McCory
Lauren Crabbe and Michael McCrory own Andytown Coffee Roasters and are posting flyers at all nine locations to explain why they must hike drink prices by 7.5%.

Andytown Coffee Roasters

She makes six figures as an artist. It's still a grind to get by in NYC.

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Courtney Kinnare

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A couple of years out of college and in the midst of a pandemic, Courtney Kinnare took several big risks. The Californian quit her job in sustainable packaging design in Los Angeles, became a full-time artist, and moved to New York City.

Canada is having a moment — and the world is finally paying attention

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Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, holding card, the Canadian maple leaf and hand holding phone, streaming Heated Rivalry.

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It's a best-of-times, worst-of-times scenario for Canada on the global stage.

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