Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh fails first test as ‘Bond Vigilantes’ drive yields higher, says Ed Yardeni
"Arguably, Warsh failed his first credibility test,” wrote Yardeni.
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Kevin Warsh is the chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Some investors, called bond vigilantes, are selling government bonds, which pushes bond yields up. Economist Ed Yardeni says this shows Warsh has failed his first credibility test. Yardeni wrote that Warsh's actions have not convinced the market.
Why it matters
Higher bond yields can make loans more expensive for businesses and households, affecting spending and investment. It also shows that investors are questioning the Fed's current policy direction.
- Who is Kevin Warsh?
- He is the chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
- What are bond vigilantes?
- They are investors who sell government bonds to protest policies they think are too loose, causing yields to rise.
- What does Ed Yardeni say about Warsh?
- He says Warsh failed his first credibility test because the market reacted negatively.
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh fails first test as ‘Bond Vigilantes’ drive yields higher, says Ed Yardeni
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