In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

29 October 2026 at 18:55

Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaking on Wednesday.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation

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By: Colby Smith

28 October 2026 at 21:27

Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy.

Kevin Warsh, the Fed chairman last week said that more had to be done to tame inflation.

The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

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By: Colby Smith

28 October 2026 at 09:05

The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.

The Federal Reserve is expected to press pause on raising interest rates after delivering a rate increase last month for the first time since 2023.

The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.

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By: Colby Smith

27 October 2026 at 09:03

Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.

Kevin M. Warsh, chairman of the Federal Reserve, said that the central bank had more work to do to tame inflation, but that there was no urgency to raise rates at consecutive meetings.

The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.

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By: Colby Smith

27 October 2026 at 09:03

Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.

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