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The U.S. 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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Who
U.S. Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, Michael Feroli, David Mericle, Jerome Powell, Donald Trump, Lisa Cook
What
The U.S. 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 15:34:06 GMT · 1h 48m ago
Where
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Why
Growing concerns about inflation stoked by the Iran war, alongside strong U.S. hiring and retail sales data, are influencing the Fed's decision.
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The Fed's decision to maintain interest rates, driven by inflation concerns from the Iran war, indicates potential delay for future rate cuts and could affect global commodity shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This could impact businesses and consumers globally through sustained higher prices.

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