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Marketplace · June 18, 2026 · 00:25:20

Warsh wants to keep markets guessing. Will it work?

Kevin Warsh's first press conference as Fed chair broke from traditional forward guidance, refusing to telegraph the central bank's next move. Markets interpreted his silence as hawkish, betting on an imminent rate hike. The episode explores how this shift in communication could reshape economic policy and market reactions. Additionally, the show covers a slight dip in jobless claims, the vulnerability of GPS infrastructure, and the struggle to sell older RV models despite a rising used-sales market.

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Highlights

Warsh's No-Forward-Guidance Fed Communication
At his first press conference, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh declined to provide explicit guidance on future rate moves, deviating from his predecessor’s style.
GPS as Both Economic Backbone and Vulnerability
GPS is essential to global infrastructure, from navigation to financial transactions, but its vulnerability poses a systemic risk.

Editorial

Used RV Market: Rising Sales but Older Rigs Languish
While overall used RV sales are up, large, older models are sitting on lots for months, reflecting a shift in buyer preferences.
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