# Cooler inflation data may force Warsh’s divided Fed to hold the line on rates

https://mins.news/en/item/22109

- Reuters, 2026-08-14 11:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/cooler-inflation-data-may-force-warshs-divided-fed-hold-line-rates-2026-08-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7efea8325a7500012aa31a

> Softer inflation data could pressure the Federal Reserve to keep rates where they are. Since taking over as chair in May, Kevin Warsh has faced a policy crossroads, with officials split over whether hikes are needed to curb inflation while President Donald Trump calls for cuts to boost the economy.

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