US Market: Fed’s Warsh faces tough rate call as inflation remains sticky

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is under pressure to balance persistent inflation with calls from President Donald Trump for lower or unchanged interest rates. Markets expect the Fed to raise rates at Wednesday’s meeting as inflation remains above its 2% target. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 3.7% in July from 2.3% in April 2025, while core inflation increased to 3.3%, reinforcing concerns over continued price pressures.