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Business Fed holds US interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its June meeting, with the FOMC unanimously backing the decision. Inflation remains above target at 3.8%, driven by the US-Israel conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh introduced a significantly shorter statement and removed forward guidance hinting at future rate cuts, while the dot-plot showed a majority of policymakers expect no change or a hike this year.
Finance Wall Street Holds Steady, Oil Below $80 as Fed Decision and Iran Deal Awaited
US stocks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Oil prices remained below $80 a barrel amid optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement, with Brent crude around $79.43. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.5% on a tech rebound.
Trade Finance Rupee Rebounds 67 Paise to 95.18 vs USD as Oil Prices Slide on Iran Deal Specula
The Indian rupee rebounded sharply by 67 paise to close at 95.18 against the US dollar, driven by a slump in global oil prices amid renewed hopes of a nuclear deal with Iran. The development has direct implications for trade finance professionals, lowering import costs and easing pressure on letters of credit denominated in dollars.