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The Federal Reserve held rates at 4.25-4.50%, resisting pressure from President Donald Trump — even as two Fed governors dissented in favor of immediate cuts. However, the July jobs report disappointed, with just 73,000 jobs added and downward revisions totaling 258,000 for May and June. Inflation continued climbing, with core PCE reaching 2.8% year‑over‑year.