Kevin Warsh, nominated for the Federal Reserve chairmanship, pledged to remain independent on interest rates. In a statement obtained by Politico, Warsh said that monetary policymakers should make decisions based on "analytical rigor, meaningful debate, and clear decision-making." Warsh also stated that then-U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for low interest rates did not threaten the Federal Reserve's independence. These statements are considered a significant development for the U.S. economy and financial markets.