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Fed holds rates steady as it notes rising uncertainty and stagflation risk

  • The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady at 4.25-4.50% on May 7, 2025, citing tariff-related economic uncertainties.
  • Rising tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have created uncertainty about how import taxes will impact inflation and employment.
  • Fed officials noted risks of higher inflation and unemployment have increased, with inflation above their 2% target at 2.3% overall and 2.6% core in March.
  • Chair Jerome Powell said Fed policy officials are in a 'wait and see' mode regarding tariffs' impact, while many economists expect rate cuts later this year.
  • Maintaining current rates suggests the Fed is balancing potential inflation pressures against growth risks amid significant economic uncertainty caused by tariffs.
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Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

Asian shares are rising moderately after a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with most shares ticking higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged, as was widely expected.

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Georgia Public Broadcasting broke the news in Georgia, United States on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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