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The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

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What
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:09 GMT · 3h 12m ago
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Why
The decision is made to combat surging inflation, which reached a three-year high in April.
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How this affects you

The central bank's decision to hold interest rates steady, despite pressure for cuts, signals a focus on controlling inflation. This could mean higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses in the US, while potentially strengthening the dollar globally.

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  1. Economics1h 0m ago
    The Fed’s interest rate decision is due at 2pm EST, followed by Chair Kevin Warsh’s first official press conference at 2:30pm EST on Wednesday (June 17).
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  2. Economics1h 0m ago
    Most experts expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, according to USA Today.
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  3. Economics1h 0m ago
    The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is expected to keep rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, following three months of job growth but also rising inflation.
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  4. Economics1h 0m ago
    The Fed's interest rate decision is scheduled for 2pm EST, followed by Chair Kevin Warsh’s first official press conference at 2:30pm EST.
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  5. Economics3h 7m ago
    The Fed is likely to keep its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.6% for the fourth straight meeting, economists say.
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  6. Currently Reading3h 12m ago
    The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
  7. Economics3h 14m ago
    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is heading the central bank's two-day policy meeting, concluding this afternoon, with investors looking beyond the interest-rate decision itself for clues about how he plans to reshape the central bank.
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  8. Economics3h 16m ago
    The Federal Reserve will enter the Kevin Warsh era Wednesday, as President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank oversees his first policy meeting.
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  9. Economics5h 38m ago
    The Federal Reserve is slated to announce the outcome of its two-day meeting later today, 17 June, with expectations to hold the federal funds target steady at 3.50% to 3.75%.
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  10. Economics5h 38m ago
    The Federal Reserve is slated to announce the outcome of its two-day meeting later today, 17 June.
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  11. Economics5h 38m ago
    The US central bank is expected to hold the federal funds target steady at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.
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  12. Economics6h 8m ago
    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged today.
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  13. Economics6h 8m ago
    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged today, with the focus shifting to new Chairman Kevin Warsh's approach to monetary policy.
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  14. Economics6h 42m ago
    Silver futures declined for the second straight day on Wednesday, falling by ₹1,705 to ₹2.48 lakh per kg.
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  15. Economics7h 10m ago
    The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at the end of the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.
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  16. Economics7h 42m ago
    The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, but the focus is on what new Chairman Kevin Warsh will do next.
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  17. Economics7h 42m ago
    The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week.
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  18. Economics8h 12m ago
    Rising inflation and new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh will take center stage on Wednesday when the central bank meets to decide on the path forward for interest rates.
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