United States — Federal Reserve & Western Digital

United States — Federal Reserve: Expected to keep rates steady next week but may hike later; new Chair Kevin Warsh.

Western Digital: Fell up to 10.8% in a single session; still up over 170% year-to-date.

United States — Federal Reserve: Held rates steady but signaled uncertainty. Markets pricing in a possible September hike.

Western Digital: Benefited from AI memory demand.

United States — Federal Reserve: Inflation concerns, partly driven by high oil prices, reduce the chances of the United States — Federal Reserve cutting rates this year and raise risks of rate hikes in 2026, impacting bond yields and overall market sentiment.

Western Digital: Western Digital's stock was up more than 3% as the semiconductor sector recovered.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is under pressure to raise interest rates due to rising inflation, impacting bond yields and the dollar.

Western Digital: Western Digital shares popped, benefiting from the upbeat chip outlook.

United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure from rising inflation and higher yields. Markets are pricing in a possible rate hike.

Western Digital: Western Digital's stock fell in premarket trading due to higher yields and risk-off sentiment.

United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is monitoring inflation, with oil prices a key factor in rate decisions.

Western Digital: Western Digital is a chipmaker, affected by market sentiment but not the crisis.