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Warsh to say Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in written testimony Tuesday the Fed will make high inflation “a thing of the past," yet provided no signal about the central bank's next steps. Fed policymakers “have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation,” Warsh will say when he testifies at 10 ...
Key takeaway In keeping with his stated policy of providing less guidance about the Fed's policies, he did not signal in his testimony whether rate increases would be necessary to combat inflation, which has reached 4.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the Federal Reserve's stance on inflation has direct implications for their daily lives, particularly when it comes to gas prices. With prices still 35% higher than they were before the U.S. attacked Iran, commuters in the Houston area, including those in Piney Point, are feeling the pinch. The potential for further rate increases to combat inflation could also impact the local housing market, as higher interest rates may lead to increased mortgage rates, affecting homebuyers and sellers in the community. Additionally, the growing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure by major tech companies, which is driving up semiconductor prices, may have a ripple effect on the local economy, particularly if it leads to price hikes for consumer electronics and other goods. As the Fed navigates its response to inflation, Piney Point residents will be watching closely to see how these decisions impact their wallets and the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in written testimony Tuesday the Fed will make high inflation “a thing of the past," yet provided no signal about the central bank's next steps. Fed policymakers “have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation,” Warsh will say when he testifies at 10 ...
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