Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed `at odds' with Treasury

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated support for higher interest rates at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, according to market analysts. The statement was interpreted by analysts as increasing the likelihood of a rate increase at the Federal Open Market Committee's September meeting. Some analysts noted the positioning could create differences between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department on monetary policy direction.

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