00:00National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett argued there's no excuse for the Federal Reserve
00:05to keep interest rates elevated, citing easing inflation and a resilient economy.
00:10Hassett also expressed confidence that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh would lead policymakers toward what
00:16he called the right answer on monetary policy while maintaining the central bank's independence.
00:22The comments intensify the administration's public campaign for lowering borrowing costs
00:27ahead of key Fed decisions. Markets are now closely watching whether policymakers shift course in the months ahead.
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