Warsh Says He Will Not Prejudge Future Fed Rate Decisions
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, speaking in Bangkok, indicated he would not prejudge future interest rate decisions by the central bank, while affirming the importance of price stability.
Lubbock, TX, October 16, 2026 —
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in remarks in Bangkok that he would not prejudge the central bank’s future interest rate decisions, while affirming the importance of price stability.
The comments, as described in the available summary, do not specify what rates the Federal Reserve may set or when it may make a decision. They also do not identify particular economic data, risks or other considerations Warsh discussed. His stated position leaves future decisions open rather than indicating a predetermined rate move.
Warsh’s reference to price stability identifies it as an important concern, but the summary does not provide further detail about how he characterized that goal or how it might factor into a specific policy decision. No direct quotation was provided, so his remarks cannot be reproduced verbatim here.
The available information does not include the date of the Bangkok remarks, the event or setting in which they were delivered, or details about the audience. It also does not say whether Warsh addressed other aspects of the Federal Reserve’s outlook. Those omissions limit what can be concluded about the broader context of his comments.
For now, the reported message is limited to two points: Warsh declined to prejudge future interest rate decisions and underscored the importance of price stability. The summary does not report a specific rate decision or provide a timeline for one.
Story summarized from the original created by ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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