TREE NEWS update: Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chair, reiterated a firm 2% inflation target at Jackson Hole on Aug 28, saying data show no meaningful improvement. Markets repriced quickly, with prediction markets now implying about 56% odds of a 25bp hike on Sep 16, up from roughly 30%. Trump voiced respect for Warsh, signaling he remains an inside ally.
Warsh signals hawkish at Jackson Hole; rate hike odds jump
This repricing signals the market is taking the Fed chair nominee's rhetoric at face value, anchoring expectations to an aggressive inflation fight rather than political pressure. The jump in hike odds suggests traders now view the 2% target as non-negotiable, which could tighten financial conditions across risk assets and RWA-linked yields if sustained. The open question is whether Warsh's hardline stance survives contact with actual data or Trump's political calculus, making the September meeting a key test of credibility versus policy independence.
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