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    <loc>https://readfocus.co/story/feds-warsh-vows-to-hit-2-inflation-target-as-short-term-yiel-2026-08-28-afternoo</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-28T15:00:24.708Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fed&apos;s Warsh vows to hit 2% inflation target as short-term yields rise</news:title>
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