# Warsh’s Fed Silence Could Deepen Market Turmoil 2026-08-06T14:39:37+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s guarded comments after the July 29 rate-setting meeting unsettled markets, despite the central bank leaving interest rates unchanged. The 10-year Treasury yield ended the week above 4.7%, near a three-year high, while rate-sensitive technology shares weakened. The Economist, carried by Mint, says ambiguity may be manageable in calm conditions but could worsen a crisis by leaving investors unsure how the Fed would respond. The report points to several risks: a possible artificial intelligence share sell-off, renewed dollar-asset selling, an oil shock from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and fresh US tariffs. Brent crude has risen to $88 a barrel from about $70 in early July, while petrol in the US is above $4 a gallon. A combination of higher inflation and weaker markets could leave the Fed facing conflicting demands. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Kevin Warsh, markets, Oil prices, Tariffs, US Federal Reserve Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/warshs-fed-silence-could-deepen-market-turmoil/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/warshs-fed-silence-could-deepen-market-turmoil/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.