Fed chair hints at possible rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank may raise interest rates if inflation does not move toward its 2 percent target. In his first Jackson Hole speech, he acknowledged the Fed's responsibility for prolonged elevated inflation. He avoided forward guidance but stressed the need for confidence in price stability.
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