Week Ending June 18, 2026, Market Recap

June 18, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Chair of the FOMC resulted in no change to current rate policy, but plenty for markets to chew on, nonetheless. Hawkish shifts in rate expectations, votes and language from the Fed meeting all resulted in some skittishness across markets despite the lack of direct policy change.

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Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT

Chief Market Strategist, Shareholder

Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT, is the Chief Market Strategist for HB Wealth. With more than 25 years of experience at leading global financial institutions, Adams brings deep expertise in market analysis, thematic research, and translating complex economic trends into actionable strategies. She collaborates with HB Wealth’s investment team to deliver timely market perspectives, share actionable insights, and enhance the firm’s visibility as a leading voice in the industry. She contributes to advancing proprietary research, supporting the development of new investment products, and enhancing the client experience through thought leadership and education. She pursues a top-down perspective and model-based approach, leveraging fundamental, technical, and quantitative perspectives to inform investment decisions, and frequently presents her views in the media and at industry conferences, professional associations and investment organizations.

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