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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

Dow falls 500 points in worst day for new Fed chair since 1994

The broader S&P 500 also dipped 1.2 percent and the Nasdaq fell 1.4 percent

The Independent UK

Cotton Rallies on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed with Wednesday gains of 115 to 204 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down 17 cents at $75.88. The US dollar index was up $0.981 at $100.26. The Fed left rates unchanged today following their two day meeting. The market will round out the week on...

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Stocks Retreat as Fed Signals Possible Higher Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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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

AAP

Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this year

Gold prices fell significantly on Wednesday. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but indicated a possible increase later this year. This move strengthened the U.S. dollar, making gold more expensive for international buyers. Markets now anticipate a higher chance of a rate hike in December. Other precious metals…

The Economic Times

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

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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…

The Economic Times

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.

Euronews

Dow Falls 507 Points as Fed Chair Warsh Speaks of Price Stability: Stock Market Today

Stocks slide as interest rates remain the same and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh starts writing a shorter song for the biggest central bank in the world.

Kiplinger

Stocks Drop After Fed Officials Anticipate Potential Rate Hike This Year

Stocks tumbled on Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers said they expect to hike interest rates once this year.

International Business Times

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

‘Whatever’: Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates as long as Powell not chair

Trump spent the first year and a half of his term bullying former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates fast enough for the president’s liking

The Independent UK

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

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Dollar Jumps on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.49%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic reports on May retail sales and May pending home sales. The dollar raced to its high on Wednesday afternoon when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this 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

AAP

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.

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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.

AAP

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

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

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve holds rates steady but signals possible hike before year’s end

Open markets committee says ‘economic activity is expanding at a solid pace’ in first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh

The Economic Times

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, projects one rate hike for 2026

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, with policymakers signaling potential rate hikes to combat surging inflation. Despite economic expansion and strong job gains, elevated inflation, partly due to Middle East conflict and energy prices, is a growing concern.

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Revolving Credit Rose at a 10.4% Annual Rate in April: 6 Card Habits to Review Before Summer Spending

Summer has a way of making wallets open faster than expected. Weekend road trips, backyard gatherings, family vacations, concert tickets, and spontaneous shopping trips can quickly turn a carefully planned budget into an expensive season. At the same time, new data from the Federal Reserve shows that revolving credit increased…

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of expected US rate hold

The FTSE 100 closed up 14.40 points at 10,508.61.

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