The Fed turns hawkish: What Chair Warsh's first meeting means for markets
About this episode
Dustin Reid discusses the implications of the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance under Chair Kevin Warsh's leadership following the recent FOMC meeting.
In this episode, Dustin Reid, Chief Fixed Income Strategist, breaks down the recent FOMC meeting — the first led by new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Dustin explains why the Fed's hawkish message caught markets off guard, including growing support for rate hikes and a renewed focus on inflation. He also explores how investors reacted across bonds, equities, currencies and credit markets, and what the Fed's evolving communication strategy could mean for volatility and portfolio positioning in the months ahead. This episode was recorded on June 17, 2026.
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