Warsh Seen as Likely Rate Cutter Despite Oil Price Surge

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If Kevin Warsh is confirmed as Fed chair, he’s expected to push for rate cuts even as oil prices spike due to the Iran conflict, arguing inflation stems from government spending and money creation; this contrasts with Powell-era caution on cutting amid higher oil prices, and policy moves may hinge on confirmation timing and oil-price developments.
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