US-Notenbank: 25 Basispunkte für die Glaubwürdigkeit von Kevin Warsh
Die Zweifel an seiner Unabhängigkeit von der US-Regierung waren groß. Mit der aktuellen Zinserhöhung zeigt der Fed-Chef, dass er kein Erfüllungsgehilfe des Weißen Hauses ist.
On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, a move that came as no surprise but felt like a return to a more uncertain era. Kevin Warsh's arrival as the Fed's chief brought back the element of surprise to monetary policy. While most market participants nearly unanimously expected the first Fed rate hike since 2023, the decision was not solely based on the data.
The inflation situation in the US had been above the Fed's 2% target for 65 months, and Warsh had repeatedly stated that it had been too high for too long. Recent escalations in the Iran war and rising oil prices further pressured inflation, potentially leading to second-round effects. However, the latest August inflation data, which pointed to persistent high prices, was likely the decisive factor in this rate hike.
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