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US Interest Rates Held for Fifth Consecutive Meeting as Fed Votes 9-3
The Federal Reserve held US interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% for the fifth time in a row, as expected. Policymakers voted 9-3 to maintain the rate, despite inflation easing to 3.5% in June, still above the 2% target. Uncertainty over the Middle East conflict's impact on oil prices clouds the outlook.
Jul 29, 2026 1 source