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Fed likely to hold rates steady or hike amid inflation and geopolitical concerns

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to hold interest rates steady or potentially increase them, despite President Trump's advocacy for lower rates. Inflation remains elevated at 3.5%, partly due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting oil prices. Analysts suggest Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a credibility challenge, needing to balance inflation targets with avoiding hikes driven by supply shocks. Some economists believe Warsh may opt for rate hikes later in the year to maintain the Fed's credibility. AI

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Fed likely to hold rates steady or hike amid inflation and geopolitical concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot, as the stage looks set once again for Warsh to hold—if not hike—interest rates

    "After months of upside inflation surprises, patience is wearing thin," writes EY-Parthenon's Gregory Daco.