New Fed Chairman Maintains Interest Rates Amid Trump Pressure

The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, decided to hold U.S. interest rates at 3.75% in his first meeting as chair, despite pressure from President Donald Trump for a rate cut. The decision marks the fourth consecutive time borrowing costs have remained unchanged amid ongoing economic challenges.

By Emma Taggart Wed, June 17, 2026 at 10:13 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

New Fed Chairman Maintains Interest Rates Amid Trump Pressure

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