US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation

The decision to hold rates comes at a time that US President Donald Trump has been asking for rate cuts.The United States Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady as inflationary pressures mount, driven by heightened fuel prices as tensions between the US and Iran continue.The central bank said on Wednesday that it will maintain rates at 350-375 basis points during the second monetary policy decision under new Chairman Kevin Warsh.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Iraqi PM visits Turkiye to boost ties despite complex challengeslist 2 of 4How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023list 3 of 4Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we knowlist 4 of 4US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concernsend of list“Inflation remains elevated relative to the Committee’s 2 percent goal, in part reflecting supply shocks that have driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy. The Committee will deliver price stability,” the central bank said in a statement upon the release of its decision.CME FedWatch, which tracks the likelihood of monetary policy decisions, forecast a 66.3 percent chance of...