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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/17/2026

U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation

AAP

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

Euronews

Dow Falls 507 Points as Fed Chair Warsh Speaks of Price Stability: Stock Market Today

Stocks slide as interest rates remain the same and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh starts writing a shorter song for the biggest central bank in the world.

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Stocks Drop After Fed Officials Anticipate Potential Rate Hike This Year

Stocks tumbled on Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers said they expect to hike interest rates once this year.

International Business Times

US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P fall over 1% as Fed holds rates; traders raise hike bets

US stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate hike, with policymakers projecting rising interest rates later this year. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized taming inflation, shifting sentiment from expected rate cuts. This hawkish tilt led to significant market declines across major indices.

The Economic Times

‘Whatever’: Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates as long as Powell not chair

Trump spent the first year and a half of his term bullying former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates fast enough for the president’s liking

The Independent UK

US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve

The U.S. stock market sank after nearly half the policymakers at the Federal Reserve indicated they may want to raise interest rates before the end of the year

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Dollar Jumps on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.49%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic reports on May retail sales and May pending home sales. The dollar raced to its high on Wednesday afternoon when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year....

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US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year

The U.S. stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In Warsh's First Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair.

International Business Times

US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026

U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP

Federal Reserve holds rates steady but signals possible hike before year’s end

Open markets committee says ‘economic activity is expanding at a solid pace’ in first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh

The Guardian - US

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, projects one rate hike for 2026

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, with policymakers signaling potential rate hikes to combat surging inflation. Despite economic expansion and strong job gains, elevated inflation, partly due to Middle East conflict and energy prices, is a growing concern.

The Economic Times

Inflation relief could ‘trigger a mortgage price war’ as interest rates predicted to fall

Swap rates have been heading downward and more lenders could now reduce their rates

The Independent UK

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Fed set to hold US interest rates steady

WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate increases potentially on the horizon to combat surging inflation.

AAP

US stocks drift ahead of the Fed's announcement on interest rates

The U.S. stock market is drifting as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve in the afternoon about where it sees interest rates going

AAP

NYSE Content Update: Fed to Deliver First Rate Decision Under Chair Kevin Warsh

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on June 17thThe Federal Reserve will deliver its first…

The Economic Times

How NRIs, OCIs may benefit as RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates on certain FCNRs, NREs

The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily lifted interest rate restrictions on certain NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. This move aims to attract foreign currency inflows by allowing banks to offer higher rates on these deposits, benefiting Non-Resident Indians planning to open or renew them.

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Evening Standard

Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal

New inflation data has reinforced expectations that policymakers will not need to increase interest rates at the next announcement on Thursday.

Euronews

Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs its rate decision

The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it.

The Economic Times

US Fed meeting outcome today: 5 things investors should watch as policymakers weigh inflation risks

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting on Wednesday, the first under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Markets are pricing in a pause, with the benchmark rate likely to remain in the 3.5%-3.75% range. Investors will focus on the Fed's commentary for…

The Economic Times

FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIs

Following RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have launched FCNR(B) schemes with attractive US dollar deposit rates. These schemes, effective from June 2026, offer interest rates up to 6.50% p.a. for tenures of 3 to 5 years,…

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation stays at 2.8% as slowing food prices offset rising transport costs

May’s figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest rates

The Economic Times

US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Global economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but the war's economic impact persists. Central banks have raised interest rates. G7 nations aim to avoid conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on narrower economic issues.…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: UBS pushes Fed rate cut expectations to 2027 on hawkish policy outlook

UBS Global Wealth Management now expects the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged through 2026, delaying rate cuts until 2027 amid a hawkish outlook. The firm forecasts two 25-basis-point cuts in March and June 2027, as markets reassess inflation risks, energy pressures, and global central bank policy stance.

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