Fed chair Warsh says inflation remains central bank’s top priority
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Fed Chair Warsh reaffirmed a firm 2% inflation target and said inflation remains too high across key gauges (PCE 3.7% y/y, CPI 3.4% y/y), signaling policy remains focused on price stability despite labor-market cooling. Treasury yields rose immediately after the speech, reflecting higher rate expectations and tighter financial conditions. Reduced reliance on forward guidance adds uncertainty to the policy path, potentially supporting the dollar and pressuring risk assets near-term.
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Fed Chair Warsh said inflation remains the central bank’s main focus even as the labor market cools. He reiterated that the Fed’s 2% inflation target is fixed. Warsh said multiple indicators show inflation is still above that goal, citing July readings of 3.7% for PCE inflation and 3.4% for CPI inflation.
