The Journal.Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand
Sep 17, 2026 · 21 min
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For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh was appointed by President Trump, who explicitly hoped he’d keep rates low. But the economy doesn’t appear to be heading in the right direction and inflation has pro…