Federal Reserve 18 February 2026

Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line
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Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday as Jerome Powell chairs what may be his final meeting. The Senate Banking Committee will vote the same day on Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Powell. Powell’s term as chair ends May 15, but he could stay on the Fed’s board until 2028. Brent crude rose to $114.29 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns.
April 29, 2026
Schwab stock slips after hours as Fed minutes loom and rate bets stay jumpy
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Schwab stock slips after hours as Fed minutes loom and rate bets stay jumpy

Charles Schwab shares fell 0.6% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $93.08. The move came ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, with traders watching for signals on rate cuts. Schwab’s board approved a 19% dividend increase to $0.32 per share, payable Feb. 27. Brokerage peers saw mixed results, with LPL Financial down 3.7% and Morgan Stanley up 0.2%.
February 18, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • ASX ETFs to watch in undervalued healthcare, technology, and real estate sectors
    May 22, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT. ASX ETFs focused on healthcare, technology, and real estate are emerging as strategic buys amid sector downturns in 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index declined about 30%, pressured by rising interest rates and investor shift away from growth stocks. Global healthcare ETFs like BetaShares DRUG and iShares IXJ offer international exposure. The tech sector dropped nearly 20%, reflecting concerns over AI disrupting software business models; Betashares ATEC is a key ASX tech ETF. Real estate shares also fell near 10%, affected by higher interest and bond yields, with VanEck options available. These thematic ETFs provide targeted access to undervalued sectors, aligning with long-term, diversified investment strategies during market corrections.