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The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.6% for the fourth straight meeting.

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Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve, President Trump
What
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.6% for the fourth straight meeting.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:01:06 GMT · 2h 32m ago
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Why
The Fed is unlikely to immediately usher in significant policy changes, despite the new leadership, while inflation due to the Iran war poses new challenges.
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The Federal Reserve, under new leadership, is poised to maintain current interest rates, signaling a potential shift in its communication strategy and a cautious approach to monetary policy amidst escalating inflation, notably influenced by increased gas prices from the Iran war.

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