At the post-decision press conference, Fed chair KEVIN WARSH said policymakers held a 'healthy internal debate' and, despite split votes, reached broad agreement that the Fed has the power, tools and statutory mandate to achieve price stability. He said differences over today's decision exist but 'do not fully capture' the discussion and that the meeting left him 'more convinced' the committee can win the fight against high inflation.

2026-07-30

At the post-decision press conference, Fed chair KEVIN WARSH said policymakers held a 'healthy internal debate' and, despite split votes, reached broad agreement that the Fed has the power, tools and statutory mandate to achieve price stability. He said differences over today's decision exist but 'do not fully capture' the discussion and that the meeting left him 'more convinced' the committee can win the fight against high inflation.