# Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)

Type: organization

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## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 12-member FOMC holds rates steady – crypto markets lose rate-cut catalyst
2026-06-28 15:47:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Crypto traders anticipated a dovish pivot under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, but the FOMC's decision to hold rates and cut forward guidance dashed hopes for a near-term rate-cut rally. Bitcoin and altcoins now face a more opaque policy environment that could amplify volatility.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/fed-steady-rates-crypto-impact

### Fed Holds Rate at 3.50% Under Warsh — Crypto Awaits Tightening Impact
2026-06-28 14:01:44 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 7

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.50-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting, as inflation hit 4.2%. The prolonged high-rate environment pressures crypto risk appetite, but the persistent inflation could bolster bitcoin's hedge narrative.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/fed-rate-hold-crypto-impact-warsh-june-2026

### Fed’s Hawkish Pause: Rates Held Steady as Inflation Forecasts Rise
2026-03-19 14:22:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark interest rate while signaling that inflation is expected to climb in the coming months. This hawkish pause suggests a prolonged period of tight monetary policy, creating a complex environment for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/fed-interest-rates-march-2026-inflation-outlook

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