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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rates unchanged Wednesday, and signaled its next move could be a rate increase. It's the first rate decision under the new Fed chairman, Kevin Warsh.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year
Image: NPR Business

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rates unchanged Wednesday, and signaled its next move could be a rate increase. It's the first rate decision under the new Fed chairman, Kevin Warsh.

(Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

Originally published at NPR Business

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