🏛️ Federal Reserve Decision
Interest Rates: Held steady at 4.25%–4.50% 🟨
Streak: Third consecutive meeting with no rate change ⏸️
Reasoning: Mixed signals on inflation 📉 and employment 👷♂️
📊 Economic Outlook
Growth: Economic activity remains solid 📈
Jobs: Unemployment stable at low levels ✅
Inflation: Still slightly elevated 🔥
Risks: Rising concerns of both inflation 📈 and job market weakness ⚠️
📣 Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Remarks
Approach: Cautious and data-dependent 🔍
Mandate: Balancing full employment 💼 and price stability ⚖️
Politics: Ignoring pressure from White House to cut rates 🏛️✋
📺 Live Coverage & Press Conference
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