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Fed raises interest rates to fight persistently high inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin M. Warsh said inflation has stayed too high for too long, motivating the decision.

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The New York Times reports that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin M. Warsh said the central bank raised interest rates to combat inflation that remains too high. The outlet highlighted Warsh's framing of inflation as a problem that has persisted.

According to NYT Economy, Warsh said the Fed acted specifically to fight inflation, describing it as elevated and long lasting.

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