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Economics34m 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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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 · 34m 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.

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    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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    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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    The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week.
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    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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