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July 14, 2026
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Asserts Independence in Interest Rate Decisions
- Warsh states the Fed will maintain its independence in setting interest rates, unaffected by political influences.
- He reaffirms the Fed's goal of achieving a 2% inflation target amidst recent economic data.
- Warsh acknowledges a recent report showing consumer prices fell by 0.4% in June, easing some inflation concerns.
5 Sources
- Fed's Warsh heads to Congress after tentative steps away from TrumpJul 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Reuters
- Warsh promises inflation will be a 'thing of the past,' cites benefits of AI investment boomJul 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM · CNBC
- Fed's Warsh stays mum on rate plans, pledges price stabilityJul 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM · Axios
- Watch Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testify live to House Financial Services committeeJul 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM · CNBC
- Fed Chairman Warsh questioned about independence from TrumpJul 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM · CNN