Fed Stands Firm on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Worries and Trump's Demands
Fed Stands Firm on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Worries and Trump's Demands
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, hitting the brakes on lowering borrowing costs for individuals and businesses. Economists predict the central bank will take a wait-and-see approach to President Trump's economic policies, given that some, like higher tariffs, could prove inflationary. Inflation has fueled concerns that additional rate cuts could reignite price increases, making it more difficult to get to the Fed's 2% target. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses.
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