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Kevin Warsh walks into a trap where the Fed can’t cut rates even if it wants to
Kevin Warsh is assuming the role of Federal Reserve chair during a challenging economic period that constrains his ability to implement disruptive policies. The timing presents a pivotal moment where the Fed faces limitations on its capacity to cut rates despite potential pressure to do so.
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