UBS
June 17, 2026
Paul Donovan's Daily Audio: Fed Fun
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UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan discusses the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision and notes the potential shift in leadership influence under Fed Chair Warsh. He also highlights lower-than-expected UK inflation and the resilience of US consumer spending.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at today's meeting.
- 2.UK inflation data for May came in lower than expected, with transport costs being the primary contributor to the decline.
- 3.US consumer spending remains resilient but is increasingly supported by drawing down savings as incomes are pressured by higher costs from the Iran war.
Table of Contents
- Audio
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
- Risk information
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Authors
Paul Donovan
Themes
Central Bank PolicyConsumer Spending ResilienceGeopolitical Impact on Inflation
Regions
EuropeUnited StatesUnited KingdomJapan
