SOTS 2nd Hour: Fed Decision Day, “Too Late” Powell, & Israel-Iran Latest 6/18/25

It’s officially Fed Decision Day: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber discussed the latest on the markets front as investors await a decision – and press conference later on – from Fed Chair Powell. President Trump talking to reporters about the man at the top of the hour: arguing the Fed needs to cut rates here and calling him “Too Late” Powell… Evercore Vice Chair Krishna Guha – along with Former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder – joined the team with their predictions on the Fed’s next move here. Also in focus: escalating tensions in the Middle East still top of mind for investors – Why the President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations says a regime change in Iran is a wish, not a strategy… Plus: the latest out of Washington when it comes to a new crypto bill just passed by the Senate. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer