Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals hawkish shift in policy
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Federal Reserve (Kevin Warsh)
Washington, DC
June 17, 2026
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh issued a terse policy statement emphasizing price stability. The FOMC voted to keep rates steady at 3.5-3.75%, but signaled a potential hike in 2026. The shift toward a hawkish tone is attributed to energy shocks from the Iran war.
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