US Fed expected to hold rates as inflation, energy costs weigh ahead of midterms
The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates despite ongoing inflation and energy cost concerns. The decision comes ahead of midterm elections and follows economic volatility linked to trade tariffs and geopolitical conflicts.
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Monetary policy decisions significantly impact global markets, consumer borrowing costs, and the political landscape of the United States.
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting next week, despite persistent inflation and market expectations of at least one more rate hike before the end of the year, according to analysts cited by news agency AFP.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will meet over two days, with its interest rate decision scheduled for 2 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Wednesday.At its September meeting, the Fed raised its benchmark federal funds rate for the first time in three years, taking the target range to 3.75%-4%.
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