Trump's Quiet Calls to Fed Chief Reflect Push for Central Bank Influence

US President Donald Trump has been in regular phone contact with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since he took office, further highlighting his efforts to exert influence over the central bank.

The two men have spoken multiple times since Warsh's confirmation in May, with Trump asking for his forecasts and opinions but not pushing him to take any specific course of action, according to one person familiar with the matter.

It's unclear if they've discussed monetary policy or what their conversations entail, but sources say they speak irregularly and infrequently.