Warsh Says Fed Will Not Signal Future Rate Decisions in Advance
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, speaking in Bangkok, stated he would not provide advance signals regarding future interest rate decisions, while emphasizing price stability. This follows the Fed's September rate hike.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 16, 2026 —
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok that he would not provide advance signals about future interest rate decisions, while emphasizing the importance of price stability. His remarks came after the Federal Reserve’s September rate hike.
The statement indicates that Warsh does not intend to offer advance guidance on upcoming decisions. The trend summary does not provide the precise wording of his remarks, the date of the Bangkok event or details about the September increase, including its size or the year it occurred.
No further information was provided about the economic conditions discussed, the reasons for the September rate hike or how Warsh’s comments relate to the Fed’s next decision. The summary also does not specify whether he addressed other policy matters or whether other officials spoke at the event.
Warsh’s emphasis on price stability was noted alongside his position on advance signals. The available information does not describe any specific inflation target, economic forecast or policy action beyond the September rate hike. It also does not indicate when the Fed may next change rates.
Accordingly, the remarks as summarized offer no advance indication of the direction or timing of a future rate decision. Further details about the event and the policy context were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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