Federal Reserve maintains hawkish stance amid inflation concerns
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Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve
United States
June 2026
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh vows to prioritize price stability. The committee projects higher interest rates by the end of 2026. Market expectations for rate cuts have been dampened by the hawkish outlook.
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