Fed chief Warsh signals rate hikes, defying Trump's expectations

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh announced at the Jackson Hole conference that the US central bank will prioritise price stability and fighting inflation over labour market stimulus. The declaration signals a more restrictive monetary policy and the possibility of interest rate hikes, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's expectations. Trump had been pushing for a looser monetary stance to boost economic growth.

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