Kevin Warsh delivers hawkish inflation warning at Jackson Hole

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used a Jackson Hole speech to respond to criticism of his earlier, unclear July news conference. He emphasized that elevated prices should be the Fed’s main focus and signaled that stubborn inflation could push the Fed toward a rate hike, while defending his “deliberate ambiguity” approach.

WHO: Kevin Warsh

WHAT: Warsh delivered hawkish remarks warning that stubborn inflation could lead to a Fed rate hike and defended his deliberate ambiguity on policy.

WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET

WHERE: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA

WHY: He was responding to critics of his muddled July news conference and clarifying his stance on interest rates amid concerns about stubborn inflation.

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Fed chair Warsh faces rate decision amid inflation · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high · Aug 29, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Kevin Warsh says inflation remains elevated · Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Warsh speech at Jackson Hole outlines economy reading · Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Warsh says Fed will have work to do if inflation · Aug 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Fed chair Warsh urges quick return to inflation target · Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Fed chair Warsh outlines inflation strategy at Jackson Hole · Aug 28, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver Jackson Hole speech · Aug 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Fed chair to reassure markets at Jackson Hole speech · Aug 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Warsh to deliver first Jackson Hole address on bonds · Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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