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Fed Keeps Rates Steady Amid Tensions

Updated 2026-07-29 18:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent, citing concerns over inflation risks from new Iran tensions. The decision was made in a 9-3 vote and comes amid ongoing geopolitical pressures.

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The Hill
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth straight time Wednesday amid mounting pressure on the bank to stay ahead of another war-driven energy price shock. In a 9-3 decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to
2026-07-29 18:02 UTC
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