Fed Chair Warsh Reaffirms Independence and Inflation Goal at Portugal Forum
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.