The Federal Reserve holds its target interest rate steady in the first policy meeting led by newly appointed chair Kevin Warsh. Multiple outlets report that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps rates unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting, with PBS and Bloomberg noting that all members support the decision. Warsh’s debut includes a first news conference in which the Fed emphasizes price stability and signals a commitment to maintaining that objective. While the near-term policy action is unchanged, PBS and other coverage indicate that some Fed officials’ new quarterly projections point to the possibility of a rate hike later this year. Bloomberg also frames the meeting as an early test for Warsh amid concerns about rising inflation and President Donald Trump’s continued focus on lower borrowing costs. Other reports highlight uncertainty about how Warsh’s communications could move markets, including whether the Fed’s guidance about future rate moves changes. American Banker and Business Insider focus on what investors and bankers watch in Warsh’s remarks, particularly his statements about the timing and direction of potential future policy adjustments. Separately, Michael West reports the Fed’s statement under Warsh removes specific guidance about future rate moves.
Fed holds interest rates steady as Kevin Warsh begins tenure as chair
The Federal Reserve holds its target interest rate steady in the first policy meeting led by newly appointed chair Kevin Warsh. Multiple outlets report that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) ke...
- The Fed’s FOMC keeps interest rates unchanged in its first meeting under chair Kevin Warsh.
- All 12 FOMC members support the decision to hold rates steady.
- Warsh’s first news conference emphasizes the Fed’s commitment to price stability.
- Some Fed officials’ quarterly projections suggest a possible rate hike by the end of the year.
- Coverage highlights market sensitivity to Warsh’s communications, including what guidance is (or is not) provided about future rate moves.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75% in his inaugural meeting, signaling potential future hikes amid rising inflation concerns
2 months agoFormer Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard joined Balance of Power to discuss Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed Chair. She said several of the task forces Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announced yesterday could be ways he tries to move the committee more into a direction of lowering rates. (Source: Bloomberg)
2 months agoWelcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. © Jose Luis Magana,...
2 months agoThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in the first meeting led by Kevin Warsh. The decision to maintain rates for a fourth-straight meeting was supported by all 12 members of the Federal Open Market Committee, but new quarterly projections by some Fed officials anticipate a rate hike by the end of the year. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the Fed under Warsh with David Wessel.
2 months agoAs was widely expected, the Federal Reserve unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more details.
2 months agoFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke at his first news conference since being appointed the central bank's chair. The Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave rates unchanged and vowed to deliver price stability. Here are some of the key moments from Warsh's news conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
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