Fed Pauses Rate Cuts Amid Political Pressure and Market Watch
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The Fed is expected to hold the federal funds rate at 3.5%–3.75%, pausing after last year’s cuts as inflation cools and the labor market remains resilient; four new voters join the FOMC this year, increasing policy dynamics amid ongoing attacks on the Fed by President Trump, with Powell’s post-meeting remarks and possible signals on bond purchases to watch as markets stay broadly muted.
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