Fed Holds Rates Steady, Citing Lack of Inflation

Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Press

Federal Reserve officials voted to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, as a lack of inflation pressure outweighed an economy that is otherwise growing strongly.

The central bank held its benchmark rate in a target between 2.25% and 2.5%, meeting market expectations....

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