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Business & Economy · Oct 16, 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Declines to Signal October Move, Leaving Markets to Price U.S. Rate Path

Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings on October 16, 2026, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized price stability while refusing to preview upcoming policy decisions, intensifying uncertainty over whether the Fed will raise rates again this month and how quickly it will tighten further.

Business & Economy · Oct 7, 2026

Fed minutes show officials expect at least one more rate increase as inflation concerns persist

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 15-16 meeting, released Oct. 7, 2026, show officials judging that another interest rate increase is likely needed to prevent sector specific price shocks from broadening into persistent inflation. The guidance tightened market expectations for higher borrowing costs later this year and sharpened debate over growth risks for the United States economy.