The Washington Post Jun 17 · Jun 17, 2026 6:45 PM EDT Macro

Fed holds rates steady amid elevated inflation

It was the fourth straight meeting in which the central bank left interest rates unchanged and the first with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

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Jun 17
4:07 PM
New York Times Economy Who is Kevin Warsh, the Fed's new chairman? Neutral 0
Jun 17
6:04 PM
New York Post Business Fed holds interest rates steady in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair Neutral +9
Jun 17
6:45 PM
The Washington Post You're reading this Fed holds rates steady amid elevated inflation Neutral 0
Jun 17
6:48 PM
New York Times Business Fed Meeting Live Updates: Kevin Warsh to Address U.S. Economy as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Neutral −3
Jun 17
7:15 PM
YouTube - Yahoo Finance Breaking news: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%. Neutral 0
Jun 17
8:33 PM
New York Times Economy Fed holds rates steady at Warsh's first meeting. Neutral −3
Jun 18
10:51 AM
NPR Business Fed holds interest rates steady and hints at future rate hike Strong bearish −49