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Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the…

France 24

Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the US federal reserve, dies aged 100

Greenspan served under the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and George W Bush

The Guardian - US

Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chair who shaped US economic policy for nearly two decades, dies at 100

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, a towering figure in American economic policy, has passed away at 100. He guided the nation's monetary policy through five presidential terms. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death at their home, citing complications from Parkinson's Disease. Greenspan's long tenure left an indelible mark…

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Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy

The Independent UK

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026? New One-Month Low Suggests Relief, but Waiting May Backfire

Mortgage rates have decreased to their lowest in a month, yet prospective homebuyers face challenges as home prices rise and the Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate policy.

International Business Times UK

I Wouldn't Lock My Money Into a 5-Year CD Right Now — Here's Why

Here's how to maximize yields on your savings after the July Fed meeting.

Kiplinger

World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Shares have opened higher in Europe but were mostly lower in Asia, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays

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Asian shares retreat in thin holiday trading after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks recouped most of their losses from a day earlier

AAP

Gold prices dip below Rs 1.50 lakh/10g; silver cracks Rs 20K/kg in 2 days amid strong dollar, inflation worries. Should you sell?

Gold and silver prices tumbled on MCX on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. Silver futures fell 2.3% to ₹2.32 lakh/kg, while gold futures dropped ₹2,269 to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams. The decline extended a sharp selloff from the previous session, taking…

The Economic Times

Fed split clouds rate forecasts

The Federal Reserve's latest moves have reinforced expectations that borrowing costs may remain stable throughout the second half of 2026, though a sharp divide among policymakers highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and the future path of monetary policy, pundits say.

Bangkok Post

The Quiet Revolution at the Fed: The U.S. Banking Sector Received a Catalyst More Potent than Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's pivot to soften Basel III capital requirements marks a fundamental shift, loosening the regulatory noose that has constrained U.S. banks since 2008.

Barchart

FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady

The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70.

Evening Standard

Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier

Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation

AAP

Wall Street on track to open with gains, oil falls and Intel soars on Trump post about Apple deal

U.S. markets rose in premarket trading, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to try and reign in persistent inflation

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Stocks slip as Fed rate outlook offsets Iran deal hopes

European shares have fallen, shaking off record highs in Asia, as worry about US interest rate hikes clashed with optimism over the reopened Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effect

US stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns. This comes as the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate hikes to combat inflation, causing bond yields to climb and the yen to weaken.

The Economic Times

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.

AAP

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly 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

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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/17/2026

U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation

The Economic Times

Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year

The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's revised statement removed forward guidance, impacting market expectations. Meanwhile, other central banks like the BOE and BOJ are also navigating inflation…

Euronews

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

AAP

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

Fortune

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting sees rates hold steady and makes outright promise to deliver price stability—but don't expect many details on when

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held rates steady at the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.

AAP

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

International Business Times

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In Warsh's First Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair.

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