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Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Back Increase

NYT > Business·July 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Back Increase

The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady, despite internal divisions among its officials. Three officials expressed support for an increase in rates, indicating a split within the central bank. Chairman Kevin M. Warsh's second meeting was marked by these differing views on the direction of monetary policy. The decision to hold rates steady reflects the Fed's cautious approach to managing the economy.

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