Fed Chair Warsh Addresses Inflation, Considers Rate Hikes

Why it matters locally: Potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve could impact borrowing costs for New Mexico businesses and consumers, affecting everything from home mortgages to business loans. This also influences state and local government borrowing for infrastructure projects.

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Jackson Hole, Wyo. -- Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated that the central bank continues to address inflation. He made these remarks during the annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Warsh clarified his position on potential monetary policy changes. He told attendees he has not committed to an interest rate increase. However, he also confirmed he has not dismissed the option of raising rates. Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal discussed these statements further with Amna Nawaz.