Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said the central bank will continue holding press conferences after every policy decision throughout 2026 [1].
This commitment ensures that the U.S. government maintains a consistent flow of communication with financial markets during a period of critical monetary-policy adjustments. By adhering to this schedule, the Federal Reserve aims to prevent market volatility that often follows ambiguous or delayed policy explanations.
Warsh said the announcement during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 [2]. The Chairman said the move is intended to maintain transparency and communication regarding the board's decisions on interest rates, and economic stability [1, 2].
Addressing the media, Warsh said that he is upholding a standard set by his predecessors. "Between now and year end, my predecessors and the Federal Reserve committed to press conferences this year. I’m committing to press conferences this year," Warsh said [1].
The decision to keep these briefings on the calendar prevents a communication gap that could lead to investor uncertainty. According to reports, the Federal Reserve will hold these sessions after each policy decision for the rest of the year [2].
"We will continue to hold press conferences after each policy decision throughout the year," Warsh said [2]. This approach allows the Chairman to provide direct context to the Federal Open Market Committee's actions, reducing the reliance on third-party interpretations of policy statements.
“"I’m committing to press conferences this year."”
The commitment to regular press conferences reflects a strategy of 'forward guidance,' where the Federal Reserve manages market expectations by explicitly explaining the reasoning behind its interest rate shifts. By guaranteeing these briefings through the end of 2026, Warsh is signaling a preference for stability and predictability, which is essential for preventing sudden shocks to the U.S. economy and global financial markets.
