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Fed Board Expected to Reach Consensus Under Warsh Leadership

Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi assign a 70% probability to a unanimous interest rate decision at the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting, signaling expectations of greater consensus.

This would mark a dramatic reversal from April's proceedings, when four board members dissented—the highest number since October 1992. Former governor Stephen Miran opposed holding rates steady, while governors Beth Hammack, Neil Kashkari, and Lorie Logan objected to language suggesting future rate cuts. These three dissenters worried the committee was signaling an overly dovish outlook.

The Fed is expected to maintain rates at 3.75% as officials evaluate inflation pressures from elevated oil prices. Bank of America's latest fund manager survey shows 55% of respondents anticipate a "hawkish hold" this week.

Chairman Kevin Warsh begins his tenure amid these expectations of improved policy cohesion.