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New Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the central bank's political independence and commitment to reducing inflation, contradicting President Donald Trump's calls for lower rates. Warsh stated the Fed would prioritize price stability over political pressures, though he declined to specify future policy steps, aligning with his opposition to forward guidance.
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