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Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
By Bryan Mena, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
(CNN) — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday unveiled the members of the five task forces that will examine key issues that shape US monetary policy as part of his broader bid to reshape the world’s most powerful central bank.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The formation of these task forces by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh may have implications for El Paso 's economy, particularly in the areas of business and employment. With prominent business leaders such as Doug McMillon and Asha Sharma on board, the task forces may bring a unique perspective to monetary policymaking, potentially influencing interest rates and economic growth. As El Paso continues to grow and develop its own business sector, the recommendations made by these task forces could have a direct impact on the city's economic landscape. Additionally, the task force examining productivity may be of particular interest to El Paso, as the city has been working to diversify its economy and attract new industries, and any changes to monetary policy could affect the city's ability to do so. The city will likely be watching the task forces' progress closely, especially as their work culminates in a set of recommendations by the end of the year.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Bryan Mena, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
(CNN) — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday unveiled the members of the five task forces that will examine key issues that shape US monetary policy as part of his broader bid to reshape the world’s most powerful central bank.
In addition to ...
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