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Fed Chair Warsh May Skip Rate Forecast Submission in Policy Shift

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to withhold his interest rate forecast from the central bank's quarterly dot plot update, according to market observers. The Federal Open Market Committee releases the grid Wednesday, showing where officials expect rates to move through 2028. Warsh, in office since May, has objected to the dot plot and forward guidance methods, arguing they constrain the Fed's decision-making flexibility. Skipping submission would break with 14 years of post-financial crisis practice and potentially signal significant operational changes under his leadership. Some FOMC members may follow suit despite potential pushback from officials who view the dot plot as essential for public communication. The move represents an early test of Warsh's willingness to reshape Fed transparency practices.