Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns; Outlook Remains ‘Uncertain’
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided...
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