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Fed Keeps Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

Updated 2026-07-29 19:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, leaving the door open for a potential September rate hike. Analysts and economists are now focused on corporate spending plans from Microsoft and Meta regarding artificial intelligence capital expenditures.

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MarketWatch

The big focus now is on the potential for a September rate hike after the Fed stands pat

Markets should be ‘on alert for a hike in September, particularly with war clouds pushing up energy prices again,’ one economist says

2026-07-29 19:11 UTC

CNBC

Fed keeps rates steady. The big question now: What will Microsoft and Meta say on AI capex?

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

2026-07-29 19:11 UTC