Warsh Points to Economic Strength, Geopolitics, Inflation in Justifying Rate Hike -- WSJ
Dow Jones2026/09/16 18:52By Konrad Putzier
Warsh pointed to three changes since the committee's last meeting that prompted the Fed to raise rates: The economy has strengthened, inflationary pressure hasn't showed signs of improving, and the geopolitical situation is difficult. "Trends matter," he said.
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