#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee left its benchmark rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, marking its third straight hold. Policymakers emphasized persistent inflation risks—stemming from tariffs and elevated energy prices—as well as ongoing economic uncertainty, including volatile net exports and geopolitical tensions  . The labour market remains solid; unemployment holds at ~4.2%, with job gains continuing, though some early warning signs, such as rising unemployment claims and softer wage growth, were noted.