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Fed chairman Warsh faces pressure to clarify inflation-fighting stance

The volatility tied to Warsh’s latest appearance has renewed scrutiny of whether his comments consistently signal a commitment to lowering inflation.

After a recent appearance by Federal Reserve chair Kevin M. Warsh triggered a period of market volatility, the NYT Business reports Warsh is facing pressure to address mixed signals about his commitment to bringing inflation down.

The report frames the scrutiny as a request for clearer communication on the Fed’s inflation-fighting direction, following the volatility that followed his comments.

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