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Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%-3.75% for Fourth Straight Meeting as Inflation Forecasts Revised Sharply Higher

The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% at its June 2026 policy meeting, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change and the first under new chair Kevin Warsh. The decision came in line with expectations across financial …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Gold Slides Nearly 3% After Hawkish Fed Outlook Drives Yields and Dollar Higher

Gold prices fell sharply after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish outlook on inflation and monetary policy. The decline accelerated as investors interpreted updated projections as a signal that borrowing costs may remain elevated longer than previously anticipated.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Platinum Slides More Than 4% as Hawkish Fed Outlook Triggers Precious Metals Selloff

Platinum prices declined sharply after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged but delivered a more hawkish message on inflation and the future path of monetary policy. The selloff accelerated as investors reassessed expectations for interest rates and shifted toward dollar-denominated assets.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Silver Sinks More Than 5% From Post-Fed High as Hawkish Outlook Boosts Dollar

Silver prices dropped sharply after the Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate but delivered a more hawkish outlook on inflation and future monetary policy. The metal reversed gains recorded earlier in the session as investors reacted to updated projections suggesting borrowing costs could …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) Surges 70% After Agreeing to $272 Million Take-Private Deal

AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) surged on Wednesday after the data visualization and printing technology company agreed to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $272 million.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Bitcoin Falls 2.5% From Post-Fed High as Hawkish Outlook Pressures Risk Assets

Bitcoin declined after initially rising following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision. The cryptocurrency briefly climbed to approximately $66,400 after the announcement before reversing course and falling toward $64,700 as investors digested the central bank's updated projections.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Dollar Index Climbs Above 100 as Hawkish Fed Outlook Fuels Strongest Rally in Weeks

The U.S. Dollar Index rallied sharply on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish outlook than investors had anticipated. The index climbed above the psychologically important 100 level and extended gains as traders reassessed expectations for monetary …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Fed Chair Warsh Skips Rate-Path 'Dot' in First Meeting, Fuelling Speculation Over Future of Forward Guidance

The Federal Reserve's quarterly dot plot released on June 17, 2026 contained just 18 individual rate-path submissions, one short of the full complement of 19 policymakers. The Fed did not identify the policymaker who did not submit projections.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Mortgage Rates Decline Yet Housing Demand Remains Subdued

The shift follows a period of sustained pressure on financing conditions, though the decline has yet to translate into a meaningful rebound in activity. Lenders report softer inquiries, indicating that lower rates alone may not be enough to revive demand. Buyers appear to be …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Oil Slides Below $80 as Hormuz Tensions Ease, But Grocery and Retail Costs Lag Relief

The decline marks the lowest price since March, easing concerns over global supply disruptions. Analysts warn that while the immediate threat has receded, lingering uncertainties could delay a full market recovery. Fuel costs are directly tied to crude benchmarks, making them one of the …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026
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