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Warsh-led Fed signals hawkish stance at Jackson Hole

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Warsh-led Fed ~~policy shift and rate stability~~ signals hawkish stance at Jackson Hole

In ~~July~~ late August 2026, ~~the FOMC voted 9–3 to maintain the federal-funds rate at 3.5%–3.75%.~~ Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh ~~is implementing a ‘regime change’ by moving away from forward guidance toward~~ delivered a data-dependent approach, utilizing five task forces to review policy, including plans to substantially shrink the Fed’s balance sheet. By mid-August, economic data showed cooling inflation, with the July CPI rising 3.4% annually and core CPI keynote address at ~~2.5%. However,~~ the ~~labor market remains~~ Jackson Hole economic symposium, signaling a ~~point of contention. Beyond the unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs~~ hawkish stance on inflation. While acknowledging some cooling in ~~July, payroll growth for May~~ summer data, Warsh described current inflation levels as ‘concerning’ and ~~June was revised downward by a combined 103,000 jobs, indicating~~ emphasized that the ~~market~~ Fed must be confident that price stability is ~~losing momentum. Minutes from~~ moving toward the ~~July meeting reveal~~ 2% target with sufficient speed. He noted that ~~many officials believe interest rate hikes may be necessary~~ if inflation remains stubbornly high, citing upside risks from Middle East conflicts, tariffs, and artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. While core inflation fell to 2.5%, policymakers remain focused on the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which progress is ~~expected to show a higher increase of 3.3%. By late August,~~ not evident, the ~~economic outlook grew more complex as second-quarter annual growth slowed~~ central bank may have ‘work to ~~1.5% due~~ do,’ potentially including further interest rate hikes, as current financial conditions do not appear sufficiently restrictive. Warsh also reiterated his opposition to ~~weaker government spending~~ extensive forward guidance, arguing it limits flexibility and ~~investment. During~~ increases market volatility. He maintained that the ~~Jackson Hole symposium, Fed officials expressed diverging views on policy urgency. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack advocated for immediate action, stating ‘now is~~ 2% inflation target remains ‘firm and unchanging.’ Following the ~~time to act,’ while Kansas City~~ symposium, Chicago Fed President ~~Jeffrey Schmid urged caution, describing inflation as ‘stubborn’ and ‘sticky.’ Inflation~~ Austin Goolsbee reinforced this cautious outlook, warning that several months of mild data ~~remains a primary concern, with~~ do not mean the ~~annual~~ inflationary crisis is over. With July’s headline PCE rate at ~~3.7% and core PCE at 3.3%, both exceeding~~ 3.7%—remaining above the ~~2% target. Chair Warsh’s continued avoidance~~ target for 65 consecutive months—officials suggested that interest rates may need to remain at restrictive levels for an extended period to prevent inflation from becoming entrenched. The resilience of ~~traditional forward guidance has increased~~ the U.S. labor market ~~uncertainty as investors seek clarity on future rate movements.~~ and robust consumption continue to limit the scope for rapid monetary easing.

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