Ben Bernanke

Former Fed Chair (2006-2014)

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Born: December 13, 1953, Augusta

Party: Republican Party

Education: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dillon High School

Previous offices: Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Chair of the Federal Reserve

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Gold hits record $4,620 as DOJ investigation threatens Fed independence

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Co-signed statement condemning Powell investigation

On January 30, 2026, President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair when Powell's term expires in May. Gold, which had surged to a record $5,626 per ounce amid the constitutional crisis over Powell's criminal investigation, plunged 11% in hours as investors bet Warsh would preserve central bank independence.

Updated May 20