Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman

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Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday. What to know: - The Federal Reserve left its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting as it weighs persistent inflation against slowing growth. - Likely presiding over his final meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to use his post-meeting press conference to signal how inflation risks may affect the timing of potential rate cuts (or hikes) later this year. - Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote earlier Wednesday, putting him on track to take over leadership at the Fed when Powell's term ends on May 15. As fully expected by markets, the U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark fed funds rate range steady at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, marking the fourth straight meeting without a change as officials weigh persistent inflation risks against signs of slowing economic growth. "In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks," said the Fed in its policy statement. There were four dissents to the rate decision, one dovish and three hawkish. Fed Governor Stephen Mirran preferred to trim rates by 25 basis points, while Beth Hammack, Neel Kashkari, and Lorie Logan wanted to hold rates steady, but remove any easing bias. Under pressure ahead of the news, bitcoin Today's central bank meeting is likely to be the last to be presided over by Jerome Powell, whose term as chairman ends on May 15. His replacement, Kevin Warsh, passed a Senate Banking Committee vote earlier Wednesday, putting him on track to take over as Powell steps down. Attention will next turn to Powell’s post-meeting press conference as traders look for clues on the path forward for monetary policy. After pulling back sharply earlier this month amid hopes for a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices have rebounded to near their post-war highs, with WTI crude trading just shy of $105 per barrel. Higher energy costs naturally feed through to headline inflation numbers, but they can also slow economic activity. It puts the U.S. central bank in a difficult position: which of its mandates — prices or economic growth — should it prioritize? More For You President Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to end the U.S. blockade and open the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices surging 6%. What to know: - Bitcoin slipped under $76,000 Wednesday, pressured by surging oil prices. - Robinhood and Coinbase led far larger declines in crypto-related stocks after the crypto slowdown helped HOOD to miss earnings forecasts Tuesday night. - More catalysts are in store for later this afternoon, including the Fed meeting and tech earnings.

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