Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
June 17, 2026
US Equities Color: Warsh Debut Pressure Global Equities
Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesFinancialsConsumer Discretionary
Global equities declined following a hawkish FOMC meeting and the debut of Kevin Warsh, reflecting investor concerns over persistent inflation and potential future rate hikes. Markets also reacted to a geopolitical agreement regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global equities fell as markets reacted to a hawkish FOMC policy shift and Kevin Warsh’s debut as a Fed official.
- 2.The FOMC maintained rates at 3.5-3.75% but signaled a more hawkish stance, with inflation concerns prompting an expectation of further rate hikes.
Table of Contents
- US EQUITIES COLOR: Warsh Debut Pressure Global Equities
- FOMC meeting and subsequent market repricing
- US/Iran reach a formal agreement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz
- GS Rates Strategy (Will Marshall)
- Derivs
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Authors
Ariana ContessaMitch JeterMike Washington
Securities
S&P 500WTI CrudeTLT
Themes
Hawkish monetary policyGeopolitical stabilization with Iran
Regions
GlobalUnited StatesIranSwitzerland
