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Fed's Warsh: Economy Strong, Inflation a Persistent Problem
17 Sep
Summary
- U.S. economy shows strength since June meeting, says Fed Chair Warsh.
- Labor market is described as essentially running at full employment.
- Inflation trends have shown little improvement, remaining a concern.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated on September 16, 2026, that the U.S. economy has demonstrated notable strengthening since the Federal Reserve's June meeting.
Warsh elaborated that underlying economic growth has increased, with the labor market now essentially operating at full employment. This suggests a healthy and robust job sector.
Despite these positive economic indicators, the persistent issue of inflation was emphasized. Warsh pointed out that stable prices have been a challenge for more than five and a half years, indicating that inflation trends have shown minimal improvement.