Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Eases Investor Fears

Semafor · first seen 01.09.2026

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish speech at Jackson Hole, easing market fears and increasing expectations of a September rate hike.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh spoke at Jackson Hole.
Odds of a September interest rate hike jumped following the speech.

Part of the storyline: Will the Fed raise rates again?

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