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The Quiet Revolution at the Fed: The U.S. Banking Sector Received a Catalyst More Potent than Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's pivot to soften Basel III capital requirements marks a fundamental shift, loosening the regulatory noose that has constrained U.S. banks since 2008.

Barchart · Jun 18

FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady

The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70.

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier

Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation

AAP · Jun 18

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank's policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation

AAP · Jun 17

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/17/2026

U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation

AAP · Jun 17

Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year

The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's revised statement removed forward guidance, impacting market expectations. Meanwhile, other central banks like the BOE and BOJ are also navigating inflation…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

Euronews · Jun 17

US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve

The U.S. stock market sank after nearly half the policymakers at the Federal Reserve indicated they may want to raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP · Jun 17

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting sees rates hold steady and makes outright promise to deliver price stability—but don't expect many details on when

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held rates steady at the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.

Fortune · Jun 17

US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year

The U.S. stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

AAP · Jun 17