David Wessel

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Waller to Outline Fed Modernization Plans After Warsh Hearing
SocialApr 21, 2026

Waller to Outline Fed Modernization Plans After Warsh Hearing

After you watch Warsh's confirmation hearing, turn to Fed Gov Christopher Waller @BrookingsInst talking about his quest to modernize the Fed's operations. 2:30 PM EDT in-peson and live-streamed. https://t.co/jOfmxMqFip

By David Wessel
Warsh's Confirmation Will Be Measured by Powell Standard
SocialApr 21, 2026

Warsh's Confirmation Will Be Measured by Powell Standard

My take: A successful central banker, the adage goes, moves interest rates the right way at the right time and looks like he knows what he is doing. If Kevin Warsh is confirmed, he will be judged by...

By David Wessel
Federal Reinsurance Needed to Shield Homeowners From Climate Risks
SocialMar 16, 2026

Federal Reinsurance Needed to Shield Homeowners From Climate Risks

A preview of a paper to be released on March 18 that makes the case for creating a federal reinsurance entity to cope with the challenges that climate change poses to the homeowners insurance market https://t.co/N0nM5u9Owq via @BrookingsInst

By David Wessel
Fiscal Policy Dragged Q4 Growth, Boosts Q1
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Fiscal Policy Dragged Q4 Growth, Boosts Q1

Hutchins Fiscal Impact Measure: Local, state & federal fiscal policy shaved 1 pct pt from GDP growth in Q4. We expect it will be *add* 2.6 pts in Q1 as effects of shutdown are reversed, will be roughly neutral...

By David Wessel