Weekly Recap: June 16–20, 2026 — Fed Holds Rates, Quad Witching, Quarter-End Positioning Begins
Week of June 16–20: The market rallied on a Fed hold with September cut signals, quad witching on Friday created elevated volume, and quarter-end positioning is underway.
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