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Fed expected to leave rates unchanged next month after soft inflation data
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Investors worry leaner Fed guidance may come at a price
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ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
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Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues
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Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll
The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate steady for the rest of 2026 to tackle a five-year-long inflation problem, according to the median
July 21, 2026
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent
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Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday suggested he would be open to raising interest rates if there is no near-term
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