https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u31168Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:10:51 +0000The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged following its latest FOMC meeting. While the decision to hold rates was reached, internal dissent exists among the committee. Kevin Warsh suggested reducing the frequency of policy meetings to six times per year and holding two substantive economic discussions annually to better align decisions with economic data. This comes as manufacturing surveys indicate inflation concerns are now more severe than they were during the pandemic era.Why it mattersThe central bank is balancing inflation targets against economic growth. The 2% inflation target https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u31167Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:10:46 +0000The Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates despite disagreement among FOMC members. While the official rate remains unchanged, Kevin Warsh has proposed altering the central bank's operational structure by reducing policy meetings to six per year for rate decisions and two per year for economic discussions. This proposal seeks to better align policy shifts with economic data releases. These internal tensions emerge as manufacturing surveys indicate inflation concerns are now more severe than during the pandemic era.Why it mattersThe FOMC must balance inflation targets against ec https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u25685Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0000The Federal Reserve has started a two-day FOMC meeting. Markets expect interest rates to stay the same. Investors are seeking signals regarding future rate cuts.Still unconfirmed:Markets widely expect interest rates to remain unchanged.Conforming and jumbo mortgage rates averaged 6.94%.FHA mortgage rates hit 6.63%.MBA applications rose 1.9% week over week.Refinances rose 7% year over year.A pause in fighting in the Iran war may make economic data more visible. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u23995Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:46:29 +0000Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has detailed plans to alter specific Fed policies. These intentions were shared during his first press conference as chairman.What's confirmed:Kevin Warsh is the chairman of the Federal Reserve.Chairman Kevin Warsh detailed plans to change certain Fed policies during his first press conference.Still unconfirmed:The Fed is not cutting interest rates in the near future.The Fed removed a key phrase from its inflation report.The Fed issued a rate cut and signaled more for 2025. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u11644Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:37:01 +0000The Federal Open Market Committee maintained the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% during its June meeting. Chair Kevin Warsh oversaw the session, which included institutional reforms to Federal Reserve practices. Inflation remains elevated.What's confirmed:Kevin Warsh served as Chairman during the June FOMC meeting.The June FOMC meeting included reforms to Fed practices.Inflation remains elevated.Still unconfirmed:A key phrase was missing from the latest FOMC statement with implications for the stock market. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u8054Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:42 +0000The FOMC kept the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% during its June 17 meeting. This marks the first policy session led by Chair Kevin Warsh. The announcement was described as extremely brief.What's confirmed:The FOMC maintained the target federal funds rate at 3.5%-3.75%.The June 17 policy meeting was the first under Chair Kevin Warsh.Still unconfirmed:Inflation reached a three-year high of 4.2% due to increased energy costs.The brief nature of the announcement reflects Kevin Warsh's dislike for excessive detail. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u6184Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:56:52 +0000The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent. The Committee noted that economic activity is expanding at a solid pace. This decision supports the dual mandate of the Federal Reserve.What's confirmed:The Federal Open Market Committee maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent.The decision to maintain the rate was approved by a 12-0 vote.Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace.The Committee reaffirmed its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system.Still uncon https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-issues-fomc-statement#u3770Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:26:26 +0000The Federal Open Market Committee maintained the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent in a 12-0 vote. This first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh saw the removal of forward guidance and changes to the rate statement. Markets reacted with volatility as more officials signaled a potential for future rate hikes.What's confirmed:The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent.This was the first FOMC meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh.The Fed dropped forward guidance.Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to remain