
Fed's Warsh Holds Firm — Inflation Target Stays at 2%
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh affirms commitment to 2% inflation target, defying political pressure and maintaining Fed independence.
Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, and global economic policy(383 articles)

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh affirms commitment to 2% inflation target, defying political pressure and maintaining Fed independence.

U.S. dollar tumbles after weak job data tempers Fed hike bets, lifting yen and euro. Intervention fears linger amid market recalibrations.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's engagement at ECB's Sintra meeting signals potential US policy shift, easing fears of reduced international cooperation.

With S&P 500 yields at 1%, investors eye consumer staples and utilities ETFs for better returns. These sectors shine with steady earnings amid downturns.

WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund (WTIP) offers a 10.3% yield amid inflationary pressures. A strategic hedge with commodities and TIPS.

Kevin Warsh, Fed Chairman, urges a shift in inflation measurement, highlighting new data tools and diverse metrics amid persistent inflation.

AI infrastructure demand is driving inflation, says Cleveland Fed's Hammack, hinting at potential rate hikes. The Fed debates short-term vs. long-term impacts.

Kalshi traders predict inflation peak as U.S.-Iran detente eases energy prices, with CPI expected to drop 0.2% in June.

Cleveland Fed's Hammack warns AI demand may fuel inflation, pressuring interest rates. Fed's Warsh counters with AI's disinflationary potential.

Euro zone inflation persists at 3.2%. Bundesbank's Nagel warns it may stay high despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire. ECB eyes rate hikes.

2026 mid-year market outlook dims as Fed maintains hawkish hold and Iran unrest intensifies, pressuring advisors to recalibrate strategies.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Cook, igniting debates on Fed independence.

Greg Daco anticipates the Fed holding rates steady amid an income squeeze and supply-driven inflation, challenging Wall Street's hawkish expectations.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh commits to 'price stability' amid inflation concerns, silencing critics and setting a clear policy path.

Amid a harsh scenario, all 32 banks pass the Fed's stress test without changing capital requirements, highlighting banking resilience yet posing questions for Bitcoin.

Warsh removes 'easing bias' from Fed's statement, signaling prolonged high rates. Markets must adapt to data-driven policy shifts.

Kevin Warsh's Fed holds rates at 3.5%—bad news for REITs like Annaly and AGNC, but future opportunities loom.

Oil prices tumble, easing inflation fears. U.S. Treasury yields drop as the market anticipates less aggressive Fed policy under Kevin Warsh.

The Fed's potential rate hike could impact HELOC and HEL rates, with the current average at 7.25% and 7.86% respectively. Borrowers must brace for shifts.

Structural inflation poses a threat to bond portfolios amid global tensions. Active ETFs like TAGG offer a flexible approach, adapting to market shifts.