Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed Chair amid Iran war-driven inflation pressures
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- Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair on May 22, 2026.
- Wall Street is betting on a US rate hike by year-end as the Iran conflict intensifies inflation, pushing expectations for higher borrowing costs.
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This news points to likely higher US interest rates by year end because of rising prices tied to the Iran conflict. Everyday investors may see costlier loans and slower growth in stocks and other assets.
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