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Fed holds rates steady but signals future hikes during Kevin Warsh’s first meeting

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate between 3.5% and 3.75% during Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as chairman.

Despite the hold, policymakers surprised markets with a 'hawkish' forecast, signaling that nearly half of officials now anticipate at least one rate hike by the end of the year to combat sticky inflation. This stance immediately positions Warsh against President Trump, who has frequently demanded rate cuts to accelerate economic growth. Warsh also introduced a tighter communication style, abandoning the detailed 'forward guidance' of his predecessors in favor of a process that prioritizes real-time market data.

Investors reacted by selling off stocks and pushing bond yields higher, indicating expectations for a 'higher for longer' rate environment through 2026.

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