Warsh Nomination as Fed Chair Sparks Irrational Gold and Silver Selloff

Published on February 4, 2026

So, President Trump has announced his pick for Federal Reserve Chairman, and the markets are not pleased. Everybody seems convinced that Kevin Warsh is a “hawkish” pick, and markets are throwing a temper tantrum because they think he might take the easy money punch bowl away.

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