71
Economics3h 0m ago

Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh will lead the Federal Reserve's first meeting as chair where policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday amidst rising inflation and calls from President Donald Trump for lower borrowing costs.

Archive Window: 7 Days Left

Washington

Who
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump, Michael Feroli, Robert Tetlow, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
What
Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh will lead the Federal Reserve's first meeting as chair where policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday amidst rising inflation and calls from President Donald Trump for lower borrowing costs.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:34:00 GMT · 3h 0m ago
Where
Washington ·
Why
Rising inflation is eroding household purchasing power and President Donald Trump is pressing for lower borrowing costs, creating a challenging environment for the new Fed Chair.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Decisions made by the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh's leadership could influence global liquidity trends, bond yields, and equity market sentiment. Increased inflation could impact consumers' purchasing power and the overall economy.

Story chain

5 events in this thread
  1. Economics2h 15m ago
    Benchmarks Sensex and Nifty staged decent recovery from early lows on June 17, building on a three-day rally.
    Open article
  2. Economics2h 15m ago
    Benchmarks Sensex and Nifty staged decent recovery from early lows on June 17, with Sensex up 300 points and Nifty trading above 24,000.
    Open article
  3. Economics2h 33m ago
    The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.6% for the fourth straight meeting.
    Open article
  4. Currently Reading3h 0m ago
    Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh will lead the Federal Reserve's first meeting as chair where policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday amidst rising inflation and calls from President Donald Trump for lower borrowing costs.
  5. Economics3h 0m ago
    Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, if elevated to Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test amid heightened market sensitivity to US monetary policy direction.
    Open article

Verified Sources & Citations