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Trump picked Kevin Warsh to cut rates. The new Fed chief just told us he has other plans.
Trump selected Kevin Warsh for a role related to rate cuts, but the new Federal Reserve official has indicated plans that contradict this approach. The Fed's shift toward a hawkish monetary policy could impact financial markets and individual savings.
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