Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh declined Friday to signal the Fed's next rate move. He spoke at a gathering of financial leaders in Bangkok.
3.9% is roughly the Fed's key rate after September's quarter-point hike.
September's increase was the Fed's first rate hike in three years.
6.3% annual producer price rise in September beat a 5.5% forecast.
3.7% consumer inflation in September topped the 3.6% forecast.
Why it matters: Minutes from the last meeting show most Fed officials expect another hike this year. That would raise borrowing costs for households over time.
President Trump has repeatedly called for cuts but still backs Warsh.
Warsh named AI-driven investment as one factor behind higher inflation.
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Where they split: Outlets agree on the facts; the left stresses Warsh's stated priorities, while the center reads the inflation data as the real signal.
Center coverage, 9 sources: The center sees Warsh staying quiet but hot inflation data hinting at his next move.
