Warsh, In Our Time

Why this matters

This is an informational speech (urgency: null) by Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered at Jackson Hole on August 28, 2026. It contains noteworthy policy signals: (1) explicit rejection of regular forward guidance in normal times; (2) emphasis on money supply as a policy consideration; (3) commitment to price stability as a firm 2% PCE target; (4) assessment that inflation remains too high at 3.7% (12-month PCE); (5) establishment of task forces on productivity and jobs. While not a binding rule or final guidance, it represents significant policy direction affecting all financial institutions' regulatory environment and market expectations. Scored 3 (noteworthy guidance/speech with concrete regulatory signals) rather than 4 because it is a speech/statement rather than a consultation or formal policy statement, though it carries material implications for monetary policy conduct.

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