New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Shakes Up Interest Rate Strategy
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's strategies on interest rates and the economy.
Is the Federal Reserve preparing to raise interest rates? In this episode of Everyday Economics, Chris Krug and economist Orphe Divounguy break down new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting, the latest Fed statement, the dot plot forecast, inflation concerns, and what it all means for interest rates, jobs, consumer spending, and the U.S. economy. Learn why Fed officials are divided and what could happen next for inflation and rate policy.
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