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Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh renewed his inflation-fighting credentials in a speech Friday that opened the door to potential rate hikes in the coming months.

Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference

TL;DR

  • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh renewed his inflation-fighting credentials.
  • His speech opened the door to potential rate hikes in the coming months.
  • Warsh's stance puts pressure on the Fed to increase interest rates at its mid-September meeting.
  • The decision hinges on inflation improvement, with the next government price report being crucial.