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Warsh expected to follow tough talk on inflation with interest rate hikes

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In this podcast, STANLIB Chief Economist Kevin Lings unpacks US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent speech at the Jackson Hole conference, including his reaffirmation of the Fed’s 2% inflation target and his approach to monetary policy guidance. Kevin also considers the resilience of the US economy and why Warsh’s firm stance on inflation could pave the way for further interest rate hikes. Closer to home, he discusses the impact of fresh fuel price increases in South Africa and why rising inflationary pressures could increase the likelihood of an interest rate hike.

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31 Aug English South Africa Investing · Business News

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