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Fed Chair Warsh Addresses Senate on Inflation Fight, Rate Policy Remains Unclear

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday on the economic outlook and potential interest rate implications. This testimony continued his required Capitol Hill appearances after addressing the House Financial Services Committee the previous day. Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to combating inflation during his remarks but offered limited insight into the direction of monetary policy going forward. Lawmakers attempted to draw the Fed leader into discussions on fiscal and political matters, which Warsh largely declined to engage with. Instead, he emphasized the importance of the Federal Reserve maintaining focus on its core responsibilities.