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Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand

September 17, 2026·21 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The Federal Reserve, under new chair Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat rising inflation, defying President Trump’s preference for low rates. This move signals Warsh’s independence and marks a pivotal shift in monetary policy amid geopolitical t

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Nick Timiraos

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Kevin WarshNick TimiraosRyan Knutson

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Business NewsEconomicsFederal ReserveGeopoliticsInflationUs Politics

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