Fed chair Kevin Warsh said investors should rely on incoming economic data to judge whether the Fed will raise rates and offered no hint of a July rate hike. He reiterated opposition to forward guidance and said he prefers limited public signaling by officials, warning excess commentary can confuse markets. Warsh, nominated by Trump and installed in May, is less likely than Powell to speak bluntly on policy.

2026-07-01

Fed chair Kevin Warsh said investors should rely on incoming economic data to judge whether the Fed will raise rates and offered no hint of a July rate hike. He reiterated opposition to forward guidance and said he prefers limited public signaling by officials, warning excess commentary can confuse markets. Warsh, nominated by Trump and installed in May, is less likely than Powell to speak bluntly on policy.