Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates: Powell’s Press Conference Insights Are Key!
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Reserve is expected to announce their decision to maintain the benchmark federal-funds rate steady, according to a recent report by Nick Timiraos. This decision comes in the wake of firmer-than-anticipated inflation in the first quarter of the year, leading to a postponement of any rate cuts in the near future. Federal Reserve officials are likely to emphasize their readiness to keep rates unchanged for a longer period than initially anticipated. …