The Fed, Torn by Two Governor Dissents, Sticks to Wait-and-See, Keeps Rates at 4.25%-4.50%, Frets about Uncertainty

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The Fed, Torn by Two Governor Dissents, Sticks to Wait-and-See, Keeps Rates at 4.25%-4.50%, Frets about Uncertainty

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“Uncertainty about the economy outlook” is back in full force in today’s statement, after it had “diminished” at the last meeting. QT continues.
By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.
The FOMC voted today to keep the Fed’s policy rates unchanged for the fifth meeting in a row, after cutting…

This story appeared on wolfstreet.com, 2025-07-30 18:29:23.