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Central BanksMediumUpdated•Originally published 16 October 2026•Updated 16 October 2026•
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Fed Chair Warsh Ends Forward Guidance on Interest Rate Decisions

Key Facts

1Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated the central bank will no longer routinely preview its interest-rate moves.
2Warsh declined to provide any signals regarding the upcoming FOMC decision on October 27–28.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated the central bank will no longer routinely preview its interest-rate moves. ActionForex reported that Warsh declined to provide any signals regarding the upcoming FOMC decision scheduled for October 27–28, emphasizing that the Fed is moving away from the era of highly choreographed policy signals.

The shift in communication strategy aims to restore flexibility and data-dependence to the FOMC process. These remarks follow the September decision to hike rates by 25 basis points, and while the new approach increases market uncertainty, it underscores the central bank's commitment to evaluating economic conditions without prejudging future meetings.

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    Update: Warsh's remarks were made during a conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on October 16, 2026. During the session, the Fed Chair emphasized his commitment to delivering price stability as a core policy objective.