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Why the New Fed Chair's Hawkish Surprise Just Crushed Tech

9 min · 17. kesä 2026
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The Wednesday session closed Red. Here is why: In his highly anticipated FOMC debut, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a major hawkish surprise. While rates held steady, 9 of 18 policymakers now project a rate hike in 2026, forcing traders to price out cuts and triggering a violent afternoon reversal. 🚀 Sector Winner: Industrials (XLI) served as a defensive hideout, dropping only -0.14%, while La-Z-Boy (LZB) surged +19.1% on blowout earnings. 📉 Sector Laggard: Communication Services (XLC) was hammered, falling -5.44% as Meta and high-multiple tech took the brunt of the hit. 🔔 The Look Ahead: All eyes are on tomorrow's critical S&P 500 Gamma Wall at 7,400. Will buyers step in ahead of the Friday Strait of Hormuz reopening, or is a deeper correction underway? Content is for informational and educational purposes only. Market data may be subject to platform delays. This is not financial advice.

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