Fed holds rates steady, says tariffs will slow economy

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The nation’s central bankers didn’t grow up in the circus, but they’re walking a tightrope nonetheless. Amid pressure on all sides from the anticipated effects of President Trump’s tariffs, the Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.25%–4.5% yesterday, as expected, and ramped up…

This story appeared on morningbrew.com, 2025-05-08 04:01:00.
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