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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh proposes cutting Fed meeting schedule
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has floated a major operational change: reducing the number of regular Federal Open Market Committee meetings, which currently total eight per year. He told the committee that a decision on the new schedule could be taken before the mid‑September meeting, and any implementation would likely occur later. Warsh also signaled a shift in communication, shortening post‑meeting statements, cutting back on press conferences and limiting forward guidance.
At the July 2026 FOMC meeting the committee voted 9‑3 to keep the federal funds rate unchanged in the 3.5‑3.75 % target range. Three members – Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan – dissented, urging a 0.25 percentage‑point hike. Warsh reiterated the Fed’s commitment to price stability and stressed that there is “no soft inflation target, only a 2 % goal.”
Markets reacted with the Dow Jones rising about 0.5 % (roughly 276 points) and Treasury yields climbing, the 30‑year yield reaching about 5.27 % – its highest level since 2007 – while the 10‑year yield moved to roughly 4.74 %. Analysts noted the reduced meeting frequency could concentrate market uncertainty into fewer dates, while the split among Fed officials highlighted ongoing debate over the pace of future rate moves.
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Beth Hammack · Federal Open Market Committee · Federal Reserve · Jerome Powell · John Williams · Kevin Warsh · Lorie Logan · Microsoft · Nasdaq Composite · Neel Kashkari
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dow Jones fell over 1,100 points after the decision, its worst session since April 2025. www.actionforex.com · www.ibtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dissenting officials said higher rates are needed to bring inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target. www.infomoney.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kevin Warsh described the meeting as a “good family fight.” bullion.directory · www.gold-eagle.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump to be Federal Reserve chair on Jan 30, 2026.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Beth Hammack, Neel Kashkari and Lorie Logan voted for a 0.25% rate hike, dissenting from the majority. bullion.directory · www.libertynation.com · www.gold-eagle.com · www.infomoney.com.br · themortgagepoint.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Warsh indicated he will provide much less forward guidance and shortened the policy statement to about 130 words. bullion.directory · www.gold-eagle.com · www.libertynation.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate steady at 3.5%‑3.75% in July 2026. bullion.directory · www.libertynation.com · www.gold-eagle.com · www.infomoney.com.br · www.ibtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 30‑year Treasury yields rose to their highest level since 2007. www.actionforex.com · www.ibtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nasdaq‑100 experienced a volatile 48‑hour swing, dropping then rebounding on tech earnings after the Fed’s rate‑hold decision. www.actionforex.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New York Fed President John Williams said inflation has peaked. que.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9‑3 to keep the policy rate in the 3.5%‑3.75% range. paratic.com · themortgagepoint.com · www.moneytimes.com.br · theasset.nl · businessam.be · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Neel Kashkari voted against holding interest rates steady at the same meeting. paratic.com · themortgagepoint.com · www.moneytimes.com.br · theasset.nl · businessam.be · +2 more