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Federal Reserve 16 June 2026 - 18 June 2026

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged; All Eyes on Warsh Debut

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged; All Eyes on Warsh Debut

The Federal Reserve left rates steady Wednesday, holding the federal funds target at 3.50%-3.75%. It was Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting as chair, and the changes were obvious—a briefer statement, no sign of an easing bias and a fresh rate outlook pointing to higher rates this year. The vote to keep rates unchanged was unanimous.
18 June 2026
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AI Names Drop, Oil Upends Inflation Bets, US Stocks Slip

Wall Street mixed with Fed in focus, chip stocks bounce

Dow edges higher, Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip; market stays in tight range U.S. stocks closed mixed Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.33% to 52,169.53, while the S&P 500 eased 0.07% to 7,506.27 and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.15% to 26,337.77, according to LSEG data on Reuters. Market action stayed narrow, with neither a clear selloff nor a full risk-on move.
17 June 2026
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Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq futures tick higher as S&P holds steady before Fed decision, oil slip supports stocks

Tech stocks regained ground in early U.S. futures trade Wednesday, with most contracts trading higher. Traders were watching for the Federal Reserve decision as Kevin Warsh took over as chair. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.63%. S&P 500 futures added 0.15%. Dow futures slipped 0.02%. Quotes were from Investing.com after 5:20 a.m.
17 June 2026
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Warsh holds rates steady at first Fed meeting, Iran deal eases oil risk

Warsh holds rates steady at first Fed meeting, Iran deal eases oil risk

Fed starts its June meeting Tuesday, with traders looking past the likely rate hold on Wednesday and focusing on what new Chair Kevin Warsh will say after. The June 16-17 meeting includes an updated Summary of Economic Projections, according to the Fed’s calendar. That report brings the quarterly rate forecasts from policy makers. Reuters said the Fed is seen keeping its key overnight rate steady at 3.50%–3.75%.
16 June 2026
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Nasdaq steady in late trading as oil eases, Fed up next

Dow Marks Record High; S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. stocks showed a split late Tuesday morning. The Dow hit another record high, up 354.56 points, or 0.69%, at 52,025.59. But some investors sold out of Big Tech, sending the S&P 500 down 14.16 points, or 0.19%, to 7,540.13. The Nasdaq Composite lost 109.15 points, or 0.41%, to 26,574.79. Losses were sharper in the Nasdaq 100, which dropped 0.91% as traders pulled back from the biggest growth and tech names.
16 June 2026
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Dow jumps to record as oil drops and Fed in focus

Dow jumps to record as oil drops and Fed in focus

Dow Jones climbed in morning trading Tuesday, advancing 360.77 points, or 0.70%, to 52,031.80, Reuters reported. The index set an intraday high with buyers moving into economically sensitive names after oil slipped on hopes tied to a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement. The Dow, a price-weighted index tracked by S&P Dow Jones Indices, tracks 30 blue-chip U.S. stocks, with moves more affected by higher-priced shares.
16 June 2026
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AT&T Shares Slip; Sector Lags S&P With Fed Decision and Earnings On Deck

AT&T Shares Slip; Sector Lags S&P With Fed Decision and Earnings On Deck

AT&T Inc. shares fell Monday as the stock lagged the broader market. Investors moved out of telecoms like AT&T and into tech names before the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision. AT&T lost 29 cents, or 1.23%, closing at $23.29, with a $23.31 indication for early Tuesday, according to Google Finance. Verizon shares dropped 2.16%. The S&P 500 rose 1.65%, and the Dow gained 0.92%. Losses weren’t just limited to AT&T.
16 June 2026
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