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Fed chair Warsh signals rate hikes possible if inflation stays high

Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole speech to say the central bank has 'work to do' unless underlying inflation returns clearly to its 2% target.

Aug 29

Fed meeting recap: Warsh says Fed won't hesitate to stop inflation, but bond market has doubts

Business

Fed holds rates at 3.5%-3.75% for fifth meeting, but three dissenters push for a hike

Three dissenting policymakers pushed for a quarter-point hike as Chair Warsh described a “good family fight” and markets trimmed bets on future moves.

Jul 30

Fed holds interest rates steady after cliffhanger meeting, but three officials dissent

Finance

Dow plunges 1,153 points after Fed holds rates steady in fractious meeting

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged, but a rare trio of dissents and Chair Kevin Warsh's guarded outlook rattled investors, sending the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest since 2007.

Jul 30