Daily Market Updates: Analysis: Warsh is learning to wield the Fed's power without showing his hand

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Analysis: Warsh is learning to wield the Fed's power without showing his hand

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The new chairman made clear he leans toward higher interest rates, but left himself options depending on how the data comes in.

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CNBC EconomyAnalysis: Warsh is learning to wield the Fed's power without showing his hand

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