Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart · Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Wash delivered a concise 30-minute press conference following the rate hike, addressing key economic factors. He outlined three main points: the economy has strengthened, inflation trends necessitate action, and geopolitics played a role in the decision. Wash indicated that the Fed can indeed influence inflation and is taking steps to do so.
“Kevin Wash actually had time to prepare for this press conference and he did um he was succinct he was to the point um he answered every question he didn't take any follow-up questions um he wrapped it up in 30 minutes”
“Kevin Wash said in the intermediate period and he mentioned three buckets um he said the economy has strengthened yep he said inflation trends matter and the inflation trends test so to speak wasn't passed and then he said geopolitics helped to lead today's decision”