Warsh’s Jackson Hole Test: Inflation Fears Roil Markets

TL;DR
At Jackson Hole, new Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces inflation concerns and volatile bond markets as Trump’s tax-and-spending plans loom; with a cautious stance on signaling rate paths, markets fear volatility ahead of possible September actions and gradual hikes next year amid debt and Iran-related inflation pressures.
- New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount The Guardian
- Kevin Warsh seeks to soothe investors’ nerves as signs of economic strain mount Financial Times
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- Bond market anxiety raises stakes for Warsh's debut Jackson Hole speech Reuters
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