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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a high-stakes dilemma: markets expect a rate hike to combat stubborn inflation, but President Trump pushes for lower rates—adding political pressure even as Warsh’s own signals and data support tightening. His July pause backfired, pushing long-term rates higher, now seen in the 10-year Treasury hitting 5% and mortgages climbing. A Wednesday decision not to hike could repeat that costly mistake, while a move now might calm markets and eventually lower borrowing costs. Though personal ties to the White House may offer some insulation, Wall Street bets on multiple hikes—but future inflation data could shift course, leaving Warsh navigating a minefield of economics and politics.
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