The US Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady for the second straight time. The decision comes as Trump's unpredictable trade and economic policies have shaken the US stock markets and raised concerns about the economy.
Fed policymakers made the announcement at the end of their meeting on Wednesday. They're keeping the benchmark rate in the 4.25 to 4.5 percent range.
They say economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace and the unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months.
However, they note that "uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased."
Fed policymakers made the announcement at the end of their meeting on Wednesday. They're keeping the benchmark rate in the 4.25 to 4.5 percent range.
They say economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace and the unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months.
However, they note that "uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased."
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Fed maintains interest rates steady for second consecutive meeting amidst economic uncertainties due to Trump's trade and economic policies. Economic activity continues to grow at a solid pace, but the unemployment rate remains stable at a low level. However, policymakers express increased
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250320_N01/
Date: March 20, 2025
Created: 2025/03/20 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:27
Last Read: 2025/03/20 16:38