The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged in their current range. ⏸️ The decision was largely expected, but the focus was on the statements of Chairman "Jerome Powell" and the committee's future outlook.

Key points:

Inflation remains high: Despite slowing down, inflation is still above the desired target of 2%. The Fed wants more compelling evidence of a sustainable decline. 🔥

Future hints: The Fed indicated the possibility of one rate cut this year, instead of the previous expectations which pointed to three times. 📉 This means that high interest rates may stay with us a little longer.

Strength of the labor market: The U.S. labor market remains strong, giving the Fed flexibility to maintain its tight monetary policy to combat inflation. 💪

What does this mean for you? 🧐

For investors: Market watchfulness may continue. Future decisions will largely depend on upcoming inflation data. 📊

For consumers: Borrowing costs will remain high for now. 💳

In summary, the Fed remains cautious.

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