Why did the Fed hold off on raising interest rates? Warsh says it’s because an ‘information rich’ period is coming.

Oct 28, 2026 10:56 PM · MarketWatch

Why didn’t the Federal Reserve raise interest rates on Wednesday, given that most Fed policymakers seem on board with a hike at their December meeting?

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh tackled that question during his press conference after the central bank’s latest rate decision, which matched expectations. He suggested Fed officials want to see more readings on the economy before determining when or whether to raise rates again.

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