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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher Rugaber

Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell vows to stay on through DOJ probe

Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.

For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%.

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