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Warsh Uses Jackson Hole Platform to Signal Inflation Concerns Ahead of September Decision

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used his first major address at the Kansas City Fed's annual Jackson Hole economic symposium to underscore concerns about persistent inflation. This set expectations for policy decisions at the central bank's September meeting. Warsh stressed the need for underlying price pressures to demonstrate a clear downward trajectory before the Fed eases its stance. Recent government data on inflation and consumer spending provided limited reassurance on the progress of price moderation efforts. The chairman's remarks followed tradition among Fed leaders of using the Wyoming gathering to outline broad policy intentions to an audience of economists and central bankers. Market participants view the September policy decision as a critical juncture in the Fed's broader effort to bring inflation under control.