Fed Holds Rates Steady as Three Officials Favor an Increase
The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, but three officials wanted an increase as inflation stayed above the central bank’s 2% goal.
The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, but three officials wanted an increase as inflation stayed above the central bank’s 2% goal.
The Fed’s July 28-29 meeting is weighing inflation, growth and credit conditions. The July 29 decision could affect borrowing costs, savings yields and markets.
South Korea lifted its benchmark rate to 2.75% as semiconductor-led growth strengthens, while inflation, housing prices and household debt pressure policymakers.
The Federal Reserve says inflation accelerated as energy, food and tariff pressures weigh on households before its July 28-29 policy meeting.
House Financial Services set Kevin Warsh’s July 14 monetary-policy hearing, putting rates, inflation, and Fed independence in focus.