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Regulatory & Enforcement

Fed holds rates steady at June 2026 FOMC meeting

Federal Reserve Press · Jun 17, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

The Federal Reserve concluded its June 16-17 FOMC meeting and issued its policy statement on June 17, 2026. While the full statement details require review, the meeting represents the mid-year policy checkpoint most closely watched by money markets for signals on rate trajectory, balance sheet policy, and any shifts in the Fed's reaction function.

For Armada's traditional repo desk, the FOMC outcome directly anchors SOFR and effective fed funds, the benchmarks underpinning all floating-rate repo agreements with hedge fund, bank, and MMF counterparties. Any hold-or-cut signal also affects demand at the Fed RRP facility, which competes with Armada for short-duration cash placement.

Suggested action Update SOFR forward curve assumptions in repo pricing models and review any floating-rate collateral positions.
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