Warsh’s Inflation Crossroads: Fed Poised for a Hike to Tame Prices
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The Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh, faces a defining test as August inflation holds at 3.4% and markets price in a 25-basis-point rate hike at the upcoming policy meeting. With inflation stubbornly high and President Trump pressing for lower rates, Warsh’s independence and credibility are under scrutiny as policymakers weigh delivering relief from inflation versus political pushback; the decision is due after the two-day meeting on Wednesday at 2:00 pm ET.
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