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Jun 17, 2026
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Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides | Bloomberg Businessweek
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Scarlet Fu
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Instant Reaction
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Michael McKee
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Diane Swonk
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Bob
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Rich Clarida
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Matt Lazzetti
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Executive Summary
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady but signaled a significant hawkish pivot, with half of the FOMC members (9 of 18) now projecting at least one rate hike this year.
The committee sharply revised its inflation forecasts upward, with headline PCE now expected at 3.6% and core PCE at 3.3% for the year, indicating deep concerns about persistent price pressures.
Under new Chairman Kevin Warsh, the Fed issued a shorter, more direct policy statement that notably concluded with a commitment to "deliver price stability," omitting any mention of the employment mandate.
Financial markets reacted swiftly to the hawkish surprise, with the 2-year Treasury yield rising significantly and equity indices like the S&P 500 declining as investors priced in a tighter monetary policy path.
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