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The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty

The Federal Reserve's job is getting tougher, as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran and a weakening job market. The central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady today.

The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty
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The Federal Reserve's job is getting tougher, as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran and a weakening job market. The central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady today.

Originally published at NPR Business

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