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USAFacts · Jun 18

Fed begins Warsh era with rate hold, sees hike possible later in 2026

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled a potential hike later this year due to inflation concerns. New projections show nine officials anticipate a rate increase by the end of 2026. The policy statement removed previous guidance on future rate moves, reflecting new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's influence.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Kevin Warsh showed that he’s decisively not Trump’s ‘sock puppet’—and markets didn’t like it

“That was hawkish Kevin talking,” according to “the Fed whisperer,” Jon Hilsenrath.

Fortune · Jun 17

US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P fall over 1% as Fed holds rates; traders raise hike bets

US stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate hike, with policymakers projecting rising interest rates later this year. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized taming inflation, shifting sentiment from expected rate cuts. This hawkish tilt led to significant market declines across major indices.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve

The U.S. stock market sank after nearly half the policymakers at the Federal Reserve indicated they may want to raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP · Jun 17

US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year

The U.S. stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP · Jun 17

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

A statement by the US central bank, the first under chairman Kevin Warsh, has removed any guidance about future interest rate moves.

AAP · Jun 17

US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026

U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP · Jun 17

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet half the central bank's policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation

AAP · Jun 17

I Bonds Now Pay 4.26% Through October 2026: 5 Rules Savers Should Know Before Buying

A fresh I Bond rate announcement always grabs attention, especially when savings accounts, CDs, and other cash options compete for the same dollars. The latest update gives Series I Savings Bonds a composite rate of 4.26% for bonds purchased from May 2026 through October 2026. That rate includes a fixed…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 17