In Brief: Federal Reserve meeting | Retail sales data | Pending home sales 06.15.2026

Markets saw increased volatility last week as pressures from interest rates, inflation, and geopolitics weighed on sentiment, even as broader equity performance remains solid year to date. In this episode, Blake Taylor, Market & Economic Research Analyst discusses the evolving macro environment, including Federal Reserve policy expectations under new leadership, persistent inflation dynamics, and upcoming economic data tied to the US consumer and housing market.