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Warsh signals he could back a rate hike if inflation stays sticky

HousingWire notes the 10-year yield is at 4.72% and highlights research that tariffs have been passed through to retail prices while households cut spending by 4%.

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Markets have already priced out much of the risk from longer term rates, leaving the next policy move tied to fundamentals, oil and conflict risk, trade tensions, and labor data, HousingWire writes. In that context, Kevin Warsh indicated he could support a rate hike if inflation remains elevated and the labor market stays stable.

HousingWire also flags the political and market dynamics around the Fed, saying Warsh could face scrutiny if he does not align with the vote count for higher rates. The article suggests markets would then shift focus to Beth Hammack as the presumed Fed chair, which could strain the Fed and market relationship.

On where rate expectations could move, the outlet emphasizes the Iran conflict and its effect on energy prices. HousingWire argues that if investors want lower rates and better inflation outcomes, the conflict needs to end or at least not worsen, and it points to an oil range of $67 to $82, saying current prices are slightly above that band.

The piece further connects rates to trade policy, citing a Fed paper that analyzed transactions from 125,000 US households to measure how 2025 tariffs affected spending. According to the summary, tariffs were passed through to retail prices by 15% to 20%, affected goods rose 1% to 2%, and households cut spending by 4%, about 3 to 4 times the increase in affected-good prices, HousingWire reports.

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