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Warsh Signals Inflation Focus in Debut Jackson Hole Address

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to controlling inflation during his first major speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Friday. Short-term Treasury yields climbed in response to his remarks. The Wyoming gathering of economists and policymakers has historically served as a platform for Fed leadership to outline policy direction and economic priorities. Warsh's remarks appeared to bolster investor confidence in the Fed's inflation-fighting resolve, addressing lingering questions about his approach to price pressures. The speech comes as price growth remains elevated globally, with Spanish inflation exceeding 4%—more than double the European Central Bank's 2% target—while French price growth also accelerated beyond forecasts, signaling broader monetary policy challenges across major economies. Market participants closely watched Warsh's remarks for signals on future rate decisions.