Fed Chair Warsh Reaffirms Independence and Inflation Goal at Portugal Forum

Fed Chair Warsh Reaffirms Independence and Inflation Goal at Portugal Forum

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank’s independence and its commitment to bring inflation back to the 2% target at a conference in Portugal. He said the Fed would prioritize price stability but did not outline specific policy steps. According to AP News, Warsh also emphasized that the Fed will stay independent and concentrate on lowering inflation, indicating that the president’s desired rate cuts are unlikely.

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

AP News • 01 juil. 19h16

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will stay independent and concentrate on lowering inflation, indicating that rate cuts sought by the president are unlikely.

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

PBS • 01 juil. 16h20

At a central-bank conference in Portugal, new Fed chair Jerome Warsh reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s political independence and said the agency will prioritize bringing inflation back to its 2% target, while refusing to outline specific policy steps.

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