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The U.S. dollar extended gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady.
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Who
U.S. dollar, euro, Federal Reserve, policymakers
What
The U.S. dollar extended gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:13:29 GMT · 3h 46m ago
Where
NEW YORK ·
Why
The Federal Reserve's statement showed policymakers expect a hike in borrowing costs later this year amid growing concerns about inflation.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The euro was 0.5% lower against the dollar at $1.1553, indicating a stronger dollar and weaker euro on global markets.
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- Currently Reading3h 46m agoThe U.S. dollar extended gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady.
- Economics3h 46m agoThe U.S. dollar extended gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady and projected a hike in borrowing costs later this year.Open article
- Economics3h 47m agoThe Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost 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.Open article
- Economics3h 47m agoThe Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost 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.Open article
- Economics3h 47m agoThe Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday, but almost half of the central bank’s policymakers indicated support for a rate hike later this year.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhttps://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/warsh-to-face-spotlight-as-federal-reserve-likely-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged/
- HIGHMarketScreenerhttps://www.marketscreener.com/news/dollar-extends-gains-after-fed-holds-rates-but-projects-hike-later-this-year-ce7f5cdcd08dff22
- HIGHReutershttps://www.reuters.com/business/view-fed-holds-steady-warshs-debut-analysts-see-hawkish-shift-2026-06-17/
- HIGHThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhttps://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/federal-reserve-keeps-rate-unchanged-but-nearly-half-of-policymakers-would-support-hike-this-year/
- HIGHLos Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-17/federal-reserve-keeps-rate-unchanged-but-nearly-half-of-policymakers-would-support-hike-this-year