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Dollar clings to two-month peak as Fed rate-hike bets mount, yen slides

The U.S. dollar reached a two-month high as markets anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring the Japanese yen towards intervention levels. Mounting inflation concerns led nearly half of Fed policymakers to expect a hike this year, with strong retail sales further bolstering hawkish sentiment. Fresh Gulf uncertainties also supported the…

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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.

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Gold price on June 18: Why is gold rate crashing?

Gold rate today: Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, elevated interest rates tend to pressure bullion.

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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.

The Economic Times

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH is Frozen at $1,770 Waiting on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh

Ethereum is trading near $1,770, down about 1% on the day, and it's going almost nowhere on purpose. The whole market is holding its breath for June 17, the first FOMC decision led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

International Business Times

Dow reverses gains after new Fed chief’s first policy meeting

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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…

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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.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

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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 Independent UK

‘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

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

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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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