68
Economics3h 15m ago

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at the end of the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.

Archive Window: 30 Days Left

Washington

Who
Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve, Michael Feroli, David Mericle
What
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at the end of the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:01:40 GMT · 3h 15m ago
Where
Washington ·
Why
The decision reflects growing concern about inflation stoked by the Iran war, even as oil prices slide on peace deal hopes.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady indicates its cautious approach to monetary policy, influenced by inflationary pressures from geopolitical events despite some positive economic indicators. This could affect borrowing costs and financial markets globally in the medium term, as well as the immediate economic outlook.

Story chain

10 events in this thread
  1. Economics1h 43m 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%.
    Open article
  2. Economics1h 43m ago
    The US central bank is expected to hold the federal funds target steady at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.
    Open article
  3. Economics1h 43m ago
    The Federal Reserve is slated to announce the outcome of its two-day meeting later today, 17 June.
    Open article
  4. Economics2h 12m ago
    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged today.
    Open article
  5. Economics2h 12m 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.
    Open article
  6. Economics2h 47m ago
    Silver futures declined for the second straight day on Wednesday, falling by ₹1,705 to ₹2.48 lakh per kg.
    Open article
  7. Currently Reading3h 15m ago
    The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at the end of the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.
  8. Economics3h 46m ago
    The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week.
    Open article
  9. Economics3h 46m 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.
    Open article
  10. Economics4h 17m 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.
    Open article

Verified Sources & Citations