Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Under New Chairman Warsh Amid Inflation Concerns
Rising costs hit working families hardest while Washington debates spending priorities.
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The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its first meeting led by new Chair Kevin Warsh, citing persistent inflation and robust labor market. The policy statement dropped hints of future cuts and shortened its format, while lifting its 2026 inflation outlook.
Warsh must navigate tightening pressures and political scrutiny from Donald Trump, who previously attacked predecessor Jay Powell for not cutting rates. Analysts see little room for near-term easing.
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