WATCH LIVE: Warsh holds briefing after Fed meeting as interest rates expected to rise - PBS

The Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting has concluded, and incoming Chair Kevin Warsh is holding a briefing that markets are watching closely. According to PBS, interest rates are expected to rise following this meeting, marking a notable shift in the policy stance. Rate decisions are among the most powerful tools central banks use to influence borrowing costs, inflation, and overall economic activity.

For markets, the key question is not only the size of any increase but the guidance that accompanies it. Investors typically parse the briefing for signals about the pace of future moves, the Fed's assessment of inflation and employment, and any acknowledgment of risks to growth. A more hawkish tone can pressure rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate and growth equities, while supporting the dollar; a more measured tone can have the opposite effect.

Warsh's communication style is itself a variable, since new leadership often reshapes how policy is framed. What to watch: the vote breakdown, any dissents, and whether the statement and briefing align on the path ahead.