The Fed's Latest Inflation Outlook Offers Wall Street Its First Relief in Months

The Federal Reserve's latest economic projections indicate interest rates will rise to 3.8% by year-end to combat persistent inflation expected at 3.6% in 2026. However, the Fed notes the economy remains resilient with solid growth, strong productivity, and stable employment. While inflation should cool significantly by 2027-2028, allowing rates to fall, the article cautions that stocks remain technically overbought and a market correction is due.

06/20/2026, 9:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Meme Coins News: Pepeto Presale Passes $10.28 Million as the Solana Price Prediction Targets $600 While SOL Tokens Collapse

Pepeto's presale has raised $10.28 million, attracting large crypto wallets. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) has declined 75% from its all-time high to $73, with token launches dropping 42% since mid-January. Despite bullish long-term tech developments like Firedancer and Alpenglow, investor attention is shifting from Solana tokens to Ethereum-based projects. Solana price predictions range from $250-$600 depending on the analyst.

06/17/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Small Caps Near Record Highs, Robinhood Rallies 12%: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks traded higher midday Wednesday with semiconductor equipment names and small caps leading gains ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest-rate decision. The Russell 2000 jumped 1.2% to a record high. Applied Materials surged 7% after Citi raised its price target, while Robinhood rallied 12.2% on strong trading volumes. Exchange operators fell sharply after Kalshi's Bitcoin futures approval raised competitive concerns.

06/17/2026, 1:33 PM • Benzinga

Kevin Warsh May Throw President Donald Trump Under the Bus in His First FOMC Meeting as Fed Chair

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds his first FOMC meeting on June 17, 2026, as U.S. inflation hits a three-year high of 4.2% in May. The article suggests Warsh will likely blame President Trump's tariff and Iran policies for elevated inflation, similar to his predecessor Jerome Powell. The FOMC is expected to shift from an easing bias to a neutral stance, with growing market expectations for potential rate hikes by year-end, which poses challenges for the historically expensive stock market.

06/17/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool

In 6 Words, Fed Governor Lisa Cook Issued a Stark Warning to Wall Street

Fed Governor Lisa Cook warned that interest rate increases are on the table as inflation continues to surge, reaching a three-year high of 4.2%. While the labor market remains resilient, the Fed is shifting focus toward controlling inflation. The CME FedWatch Tool estimates a 58% probability of a rate hike by December, which could dampen market gains as borrowing costs increase.

06/16/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Wow! The Probability of an Interest Rate Hike in 2026 Has Soared Over the Past Week.

U.S. inflation jumped to a 4.2% three-year high in May, causing the CME FedWatch Tool to show a 71% probability of an interest rate hike by December 2026, up from below 50% just days earlier. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's historically hawkish stance makes rate hikes more likely, which could pressure expensive stock valuations and force businesses to cut back on AI infrastructure spending.

06/16/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Investors Get an Urgent Warning From the Bond Market. History Says This Will Happen Next.

Treasury bond yields surged to 19-year highs in May as investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate increases due to elevated core inflation driven by energy price shocks from the Iran war. Historical precedent suggests that the last time 30-year Treasury yields reached 5.18% (July 2007), the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 21% and 18% respectively over the following year. Analysts warn that rising bond yields could trigger significant stock market corrections and potentially recession.

06/15/2026, 5:12 AM • The Motley Fool

President Donald Trump's 7-Word Take on Interest Rates Is Due for a Reality Check

Despite President Trump's claim that 'there's no reason to raise interest rates,' rising inflation driven by energy supply disruptions from the Iran conflict is pushing the Federal Reserve toward rate hikes rather than cuts. Economic data shows Core PCE inflation edging higher, and futures markets predict a 71.3% probability of at least one rate hike by December 2026, contradicting Trump's monetary policy stance and potentially threatening the stock market's valuation.

06/14/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Uh-Oh! The Probability of an FOMC Rate Hike Within the Next Year Is Soaring.

Rising inflation driven by the Iran war's energy supply disruption has pushed U.S. inflation to three-year highs. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the FOMC are increasingly likely to implement rate hikes within the next year, reversing earlier expectations for rate cuts. The CME FedWatch Tool shows growing probability of rate hikes by late 2026/early 2027, which could pressure the stock market.

06/11/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Blowout Jobs Numbers Just Made Kevin Warsh's Job Much Harder -- and Put a Showdown With Trump in Motion

Strong May employment data (172,000 nonfarm payrolls vs. 80,000 expected) combined with persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target has made it difficult for new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to justify rate cuts. This creates tension with President Trump, who has repeatedly called for lower interest rates. Warsh faces a dilemma: cut rates against economic data and risk credibility, or maintain higher rates and face Trump's criticism.

06/10/2026, 3:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Will the Stock Market Crash if the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates? Soaring Bond Yields Portend Trouble.

Strong jobs growth and accelerating inflation have led investors to expect Federal Reserve rate hikes of 0.5% over the next 15 months. Historically, rate-hiking cycles have caused the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to decline by 7% and 8% respectively in the following three months. Rising Treasury yields to 5.18% suggest investor nervousness, with potential for a market crash if elevated energy prices from the Iran conflict cause sustained core inflation increases.

06/09/2026, 4:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street Is Loading Up on Hyperliquid. Should You Buy It?

Major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Andreessen Horowitz, and ETF issuers are investing heavily in Hyperliquid (HYPE), a blockchain-based crypto exchange token. While the token's strong tokenomics—routing 99% of trading fees into buybacks—and institutional interest are attractive, significant risks exist including token dilution from unlocked supply and substantial regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC regarding market manipulation and sanctions evasion concerns.

06/01/2026, 9:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Move Over, AST SpaceMobile: Alphabet Has a Surprising New No. 1 Holding... and It's From the Financial Sector

Alphabet's latest 13F filing reveals that CME Group has become its largest investment holding, surpassing AST SpaceMobile for the first time in four quarters. Alphabet purchased 3.48 million shares of CME Group worth $1.03 billion, leveraging their existing partnership with Google Cloud. CME Group dominates the U.S. futures market with ~90% market share and maintains strong margins in the mid-80% range.

05/25/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Interest Rates Are Forecast to Do Something They Haven't Done Since 2023, and It Could Trigger a Major Move in the Stock Market

Rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving inflation to its highest level in three years. Wall Street expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023, with a 57% probability of a hike by January 2027. Higher interest rates could trigger a significant decline in the stock market, similar to the 2022-2023 downturn.

05/23/2026, 5:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Uh-Oh! The Probability of an FOMC Rate Hike Is Rapidly Climbing.

Kevin Warsh has taken over as Fed chair from Jerome Powell on May 15, 2026, inheriting a challenging economic environment with rising inflation driven primarily by the Iran war and supply disruptions. Despite Trump and Wall Street's preference for interest rate cuts, the CME FedWatch Tool indicates growing probability of rate hikes over the next year, with a 40% chance of a 25 basis point increase by April 2027. Warsh's hawkish monetary policy record suggests a focus on price stability, potentially putting pressure on the historically expensive stock market.

05/22/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool