Wednesday, June 18th

🚨 LEAD STORY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady Amid Political Pressure and Inflation Watch
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged during today’s policy meeting, marking its fourth consecutive hold. Despite political pressure from President Trump to lower rates, the Fed remains cautious due to persistent inflation and global tensions, especially rising oil prices fueled by Middle East unrest.
Why it matters: The Fed’s decision will influence borrowing costs, market momentum, and investor confidence going into Q3. All eyes will be on Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks.
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