US Fed expected to hold rates steady as inflation hawks circle

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jul 29), but with surging inflation fuelled by President Donald Trump's war on Iran, analysts say some policymakers will dissent in favour of a rate hike.After two days of closed-door sessions, the Fed's open market committee (FO

Dollar Could Fall if Fed Holds Rates Steady  WSJ

In all likelihood, the Federal Reserve Board will leave interest rates unchanged when it concludes its two-day meeting on Wednesday. Yes, inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, but that is largely because of transitory factors such as higher energy prices, which are a consequence of geopolitical event

The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England each could leave the door open to future hikes if inflationary pressures persist.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its July meeting.

RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll  Reuters

Consumer inflation has undershot expectations for three successive months