Warsh Commits to Monetary Policy Independence, Says Expressing President’s Views on Rates Not a Threat

Warsh Commits to Monetary Policy Independence, Says Expressing President’s Views on Rates Not a Threat

Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh will tell Senate lawmakers on Tuesday that setting interest rates independently is “essential” but that the chairman’s views on monetary policy do not threaten the central bank’s independence. “Let me be clear: the independence of monetary policy is essential,” Warsh wrote in prepared remarks. “Monetary authorities must act in…

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