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Fed leaves rates unchanged, says geopolitical uncertainty clouds outlook

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Fed leaves rates unchanged, says geopolitical uncertainty clouds outlook

The effect on energy prices from the Iran war will impact the economy, but the size and scope of the macroeconomic shock are still unknown.

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced on Wednesday that it would hold the Federal Funds rate steady at 3.5-3.75%, as it monitors macroeconomic impacts from the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Economic activity has expanded at a “solid pace,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said, adding that consumer spending remains “resilient,” while business investment continued to grow. 

However, the housing sector remains weak, and the labor market shows signs of softening, Powell said, while inflation remains “somewhat elevated” above the Fed’s 2% target.

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