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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

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The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

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  1. Federal Reserve expected to keep key interest rate at current level as inflation persists

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  2. Newest

    Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

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  1. France 24

    US Fed to provide fresh clues on rate cuts after uptick in inflation (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, as policymakers continue discussions over when to start rate cuts and launch the next phase in their…

  2. NBC News

    Federal Reserve expected to keep key interest rate at current level as inflation persists (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key federal funds interest rate unchanged at about 5.5% this week, as it continues to fight persistent inflation in the economy.

  3. Insider

    The Fed still probably isn't ready to give Americans the interest rate cuts they're hoping for (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Federal Reserve is likely to continue holding interest rates steady this week, but a cut could come later in the year.

  4. CBS News

    The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady. Here (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid persistent inflation. Bankers are predicting three rate cuts later this year.

  5. FOX Business

    Fed leaves rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Fed holds rates steady and maintains three cuts coming sometime this year (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates following its two-day policy meeting.

  7. NBC 6 South Florida

    Fed raises GDP and inflation outlook, while keeping rate cut forecast (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The Federal Open Market Committee’s March projections for rate cuts shows a median Federal funds rate of 4.6% in 2024, versus 5.25%-5.50% today.

  8. NPR

    Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year.

  9. Digital Journal

    US Fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave

  10. Breitbart News

    Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged But Still Sees Three Cuts This Year (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Fed officials continue to expect three cuts this year while saying they need move evidence inflation is headed lower before they start cutting. | Economy

  11. The Boston Globe

    Fed keeps rates steady, hints at future cuts (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and continued to forecast that borrowing costs will come down somewhat by the end of the year as inflation eases.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    The Fed hasn't touched interest rates since July, but they're still moving. What that looks like for credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    As markets look toward potential interest rate cuts in 2024 from the Federal Reserve, these five charts show how rates have fluctuated over the past 12 months.

  13. The Guardian

    Fed leaves interest rates unchanged but signals three cuts this year (opens The Guardian)

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    Rates to stay at 25-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% as central bank says ‘inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated’

  14. Fortune

    Fed still sees 3 rate cuts this year, sending stocks soaring (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    But Fed officials also forecast stronger GDP growth and stubborn inflation, meaning interest rates would have to stay slightly higher for longer.

  15. Insider

    The Fed holds interest rates steady in its second decision of the year — with cuts still expected later in 2024 (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, with more positive inflation readings likely needed before any rate cuts will come.

  16. Forbes

    Fed Says 3 Interest Rate Cuts Likely Still Coming In 2024 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Recent inflation data has been hotter than anticipated, but the Fed delivered a fairly friendly message Wednesday.

  17. New York Post

    Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, still looking for ‘confidence’ that inflation will cool (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Federal Reserve kept the main interest rate unchanged following its meeting on Wednesday -- a move that was widely anticipated.

  18. Portland Press Herald

    Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged, still foresees 3 rate cuts this year (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    In new quarterly projections they issued, the Fed officials forecast that stronger growth and stubborn inflation would persist this year and next.

  19. The Cullman Times

    Federal Reserve still foresees 3 rate cuts this year but envisions fewer cuts in future (opens The Cullman Times)

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    The Cullman Times's feed description

    Federal Reserve officials signaled that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024 despite signs that inflation was surprisingly high at the start of the

  20. The Daily Caller

    Fed Keeps Rate Cut Predictions Despite Stubborn Inflation (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would not change its benchmark federal funds rate as persistent inflation pushes back rate cut expectations.

  21. The Oregonian

    Federal Reserve still foresees rate cuts this year despite stubborn inflation (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Fed officials foresee fewer rate cuts in 2025, and they slightly raised their inflation forecasts.

  22. FOX Business

    Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.

  23. FOX 5 DC

    Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

  24. NPR

    The Fed is still on track to cut interest rates this year, but not yet (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Fed policymakers voted to keep their benchmark interest rate at a two-decade high, where it's been since last summer. The stock market rallied on signals that the central bank expects to lower rates.

  25. New York Times

    The Fed Stays the Course on Rates (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.

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