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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated•Originally published 14 May 2026•Updated 16 May 2026•
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Bessent Forecasts Major Disinflation as Warsh Takes Over Federal Reserve

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Key Facts

1Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. will see substantial disinflation after one or two more hot inflation numbers.
2Bessent's comments come as Kevin Warsh is set to take over as the chair of the Federal Reserve.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will experience substantial disinflation in the near future. He noted that this shift is expected to materialize after one or two more reports of elevated inflation data. These comments coincide with the transition of leadership at the Federal Reserve, as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over as chair.

The Secretary's outlook arrives amid mixed economic signals; labor data from May 8, 2026, showed the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%, while Non-Farm Payrolls reached 115k, significantly beating the 62k forecast per market data. Additionally, the Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations cooled to 4.5% in May from a previous 4.7%, providing some fundamental support for the administration's disinflationary narrative.

Traders are closely monitoring yield levels and the impact of the Warsh transition on future monetary policy. According to the economic calendar, the market continues to digest recent communications from Fed officials, including speeches by Kashkari and Williams on May 7, 2026. The upcoming inflation prints will be the primary catalyst in determining if the 'substantial disinflation' predicted by Bessent begins to take hold.