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US Fed begins Warsh era with hold on interest rates, may hike later this year
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled expectations for a rate hike later this year due to inflation concerns above the 2% target. Nine Fed officials now project a rate increase by the end of 2026, and the policy statement removed references to potential rate cuts.
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