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Treasury Secretary Defends Warsh Amid Market Concerns

Updated 2026-08-04 16:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Treasury Secretary Bessent defended his stance on interest-rate hikes, stating that markets are undergoing a ‘detox’ from excessive Federal Reserve guidance. He questioned the need for further rate increases.

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The Treasury secretary questioned the need for an interest-rate hike.
2026-08-04 16:25 UTC
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