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markets8 days ago•19 min saved

Markets flip the script on Warsh’s Fed as risk appetite returns

Markets have reversed the earlier tightening narrative tied to Fed chair Kevin Warsh, with Wall Street signaling ease even though policy stayed unchanged. Bloomberg’s financial-conditions gauge rose to its loosest level since 1996, while the S&P 500 gained about 7% since July 29, the VIX fell to year-lows, and junk-bond borrowing costs eased—even as long-term yields rose. The backdrop suggests rising risk appetite on Wall Street, potentially complicating Warsh’s task of cooling the economy if such conditions persist.

via Yahoo Finance|

#fed #financial-conditions #kevin-warsh

economy15 days ago•5 min saved

Warsh's AI-driven rethink of the Fed tests patience and policy

Fed chair Kevin Warsh is pursuing a dual strategy: modernize the Fed with AI to better gauge the economy in real time while using traditional policy tools to tame inflation, creating tension after a volatile market reaction to his July 29 briefing. He envisions fewer, more data-rich meetings and a broader use of AI to complement surveys, but for now the Fed remains ready to raise rates if needed to hit 2% inflation, balancing bold reforms with cautious execution.

via Axios|

#artificial-intelligence #economy #federal-reserve

economy19 days ago•6 min saved

Fed Chair Warsh sticks to lean messaging as markets react

Fed chair Kevin Warsh plans to maintain a pared‑back, guidance‑light communications strategy despite a market sell‑off spurred by limited policy details; aides say the lean approach reduces missteps and preserves inflation credibility, even as inflation remains above 2% and markets price in potential September rate moves and balance‑sheet actions, with a Jackson Hole speech expected to outline the framework.

via Financial Times|

#bond-market #economy #federal-reserve

economy22 days ago•12 min saved

Warsh’s bold inflation talk tests Fed credibility as markets read the yield curve

Warsh signaled a potential regime change at the Fed by hinting at tools beyond rate hikes and considering inflation gauges beyond the Fed’s preferred metric, prompting a Treasury selloff and higher yields that some analysts label a “central bank inflation credibility shock.” Economists say the yield curve will reveal whether markets still trust the Fed to rein in inflation, with a flatter curve implying credibility and a steeper one signaling concerns about being behind the curve; Friday’s payroll data will be a crucial test.

via finance.yahoo.com|

#credibility #economy #federal-reserve

business25 days ago•6 min saved

Warsh’s steady-rate stance unsettles corporate bosses amid AI-driven yields

Fed Governor Kevin Warsh’s decision to hold the federal funds rate at 3.50%–3.75% has corporate leaders worried about the long end of the yield curve, where steepening rates due to AI‑driven capital demand could raise borrowing costs more than the short-term rate suggests; executives say a modest hike could help temper long rates, but Warsh appears to be weighing inflation hawkishness against political considerations, including President Trump’s stance.

via New York Post|

#artificial-intelligence #business #federal-reserve

economy25 days ago•3 min saved

Bond traders doubt Warsh's inflation resolve after vague remarks

Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference stressed a 2% inflation goal but offered few concrete actions or forward-looking guidance, prompting a bond-market sell-off as longer-term yields climbed and investors questioned the near-term tightening path and Warsh’s credibility on delivering lower inflation.

via Axios|

#bond-market #economy #fed-policy

markets26 days ago•5 min saved

Fed's pared-back communication backfires as markets reprice Treasuries

Investors say Kevin Warsh's pared-back Fed communication is already backfiring, eroding the central bank's influence over the US Treasury market as longer-dated yields surge and the yield curve steepens after the Fed holds rates steady, with traders demanding more clarity on future policy and latching onto volatility instead of guidance.

via Financial Times|

#federal-reserve #kevin-warsh #market-volatility

economy28 days ago•329 min saved

Warsh’s Dilemma: Inflation, Supply Shocks and a Fed That Can’t Reopen Hormuz

New Fed chair Kevin Warsh vows to reinflate inflation to 2%, but the piece argues today’s prices are driven mainly by supply shocks from the Iran war and tariffs, not overheating demand. That limits the effectiveness of rate hikes, as higher rates could cool jobs and markets without solving energy costs or AI-driven price pressures. Analysts note inflation isn’t as severe as 2022 and warn forward guidance may be unhelpful; markets are split on a near-term hike, and the Fed’s tools to tame supply-driven inflation remain constrained.

via CNN|

#economy #federal-reserve #inflation

finance28 days ago•17 min saved

Warsh-Backed Hawkish Fed Hike Eyed This Week

Citadel Securities argues the Fed will surprise with a quarter-point rate hike this week, backing Kevin Warsh’s hawkish emphasis on price stability. A move would end the forward-guidance era, reshape expectations for September, and influence corporate pricing and wage dynamics, even as inflation risks linger and energy markets add volatility amid Middle East tensions.

via Yahoo Finance|

#citadel-securities #fed-policy-expectations #finance

business29 days ago•2 min saved

Trump backs Warsh, calls for the world’s lowest rates and questions Fed motives

President Trump praised Fed Chair Kevin Warsh while accusing other Federal Reserve governors of political motives, urging lower rates and saying the U.S. should have the world’s lowest rates ahead of the FOMC decision, as markets price a likely hold with a small chance of a hike.

via CNBC|

#business #donald-trump #federal-reserve

economy29 days ago•6 min saved

Oil surge rekindles bets on a Fed hike at Warsh’s second meeting

Markets are weighing a possible rate increase at Kevin Warsh’s second Federal Reserve meeting. A jump in oil above $100 a barrel boosted odds to about 36%, with traders pricing in the first hike by September and possibly one or two more hikes over the next year, supported by a robust labor market and inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, though Warsh has offered no policy guidance.

via Financial Times|

#economy #federal-reserve #inflation

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Warsh earns praise for inflation focus and independence in first testimony

Sen. Mike Rounds praised Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s two days of congressional testimony for prioritizing inflation and preserving the Fed’s independence, noting his June decision to hold rates steady and his emphasis on lowering consumer costs — including housing — in line with Congress’s goals.

via CNBC|

#business #fed-independence #federal-reserve

politics1 month ago•326 min saved

Warren confronts Warsh over ethics in fiery Fed hearing

At a Capitol Hill hearing, Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh about whether he questioned a colleague regarding a bankers’ meeting that could violate Fed rules, calling the tone “inviting corruption.” Warsh said the matter is under investigation by the Fed inspector general and declined to comment further beyond acknowledging Warren’s letter. Warren also pressed about who gave Warsh $100 million before he was sworn in; Warsh denied any improper funding. Warsh noted his commitment to ethics and noted past ties to investor Stanley Druckenmiller, while defending his handling of the Bowman blackout-period issue. The exchange spotlighted ongoing scrutiny of ethics and transparency at the Fed.

via CNN|

#blackout-period #elizabeth-warren #ethics

business1 month ago•119 min saved

Fed Chair Warsh dodges question on Trump talks after taking the helm

Fed chair Kevin Warsh sidestepped questions about whether he has spoken with Donald Trump since taking the post, while testifying on inflation and AI policy during a Senate hearing, signaling a continued emphasis on Fed independence and avoiding disclosures about private conversations.

via AP News|

#business #donald-trump #federal-reserve

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Warren grills Warsh over alleged corruption in tense Senate hearing

Sen. Elizabeth Warren aggressively questioned Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, accusing him of corruption tied to a reported $100 million asset divestment before he took office and pressing for details on who financed it. Warsh defended his compliance with ethics rules, while the exchange also touched on a potential blackout-period issue involving Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman. The session also featured Warsh stressing AI’s broad economic impact.

via New York Post|

#corruption #elizabeth-warren #federal-reserve