Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires May 15, 2026, while his Board of Governors seat extends to January 2028, positioning him to serve as acting chair pro tempore until a successor is Senate-confirmed. President Trump, seeking to replace him amid policy tensions including recent FOMC decisions to hold rates steady, nominated Kevin Warsh in early 2026 but faces confirmation delays. On April 15, Trump threatened to fire Powell if he lingers post-term, echoing prior legal battles ruled unlawful. Senate Majority Leader Thune recently urged wrapping a DOJ investigation into Powell, with hearings and a floor vote critical ahead of the deadline. Traders eye institutional independence norms and historical confirmation patterns, as no Fed chair has been successfully removed mid-term.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedJerome Powell out as Fed Chair by...?
Jerome Powell out as Fed Chair by...?
$2,079,514 Vol.
May 14
2%
May 31
69%
June 30
89%
$2,079,514 Vol.
May 14
2%
May 31
69%
June 30
89%
An announcement of Jerome Powell's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jan 4, 2026, 2:36 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...An announcement of Jerome Powell's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires May 15, 2026, while his Board of Governors seat extends to January 2028, positioning him to serve as acting chair pro tempore until a successor is Senate-confirmed. President Trump, seeking to replace him amid policy tensions including recent FOMC decisions to hold rates steady, nominated Kevin Warsh in early 2026 but faces confirmation delays. On April 15, Trump threatened to fire Powell if he lingers post-term, echoing prior legal battles ruled unlawful. Senate Majority Leader Thune recently urged wrapping a DOJ investigation into Powell, with hearings and a floor vote critical ahead of the deadline. Traders eye institutional independence norms and historical confirmation patterns, as no Fed chair has been successfully removed mid-term.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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