Fed Chair Warsh Says Midterm Elections Did Not Influence Rate Decision
Kevin Warsh said politics played no role in the Fed’s decision to raise rates this week.
By Matt GrossmanFed Chairman Kevin Warsh said that the looming midterm elections didn't dissuade Fed officials from raising rates this week."Politics played no role in the decision," Warsh said. During the Fed's meeting this week, "I didn't hear an utterance about politics. I didn't hear a referenc…