Warsh Gets a Credibility Boost
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates for the first time in over three years. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin suggests this move enhances Kevin Warsh's credibility.
The Fed unanimously raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin explains why this boosts Chair Kevin Warsh’s credibility. (Source: Bloomberg)
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