Middle East War Pushes Up Energy Prices, Fed Interest Rates Frozen for 3 Consecutive Times
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) today maintained its interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive time at its policy meeting, amidst persistently high energy prices driven by the Middle East war. The market is closely watching Chairman Jerome Powell's post-meeting remarks.
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(Central News Agency Washington 29th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Amidst persistently high energy prices caused by the Middle East war, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) today once again maintained its interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting. This marks the Fed's third consecutive decision to keep interest rates steady.
Following the Fed's announcement of its latest interest rate decision, the market is highly focused on Chairman Jerome Powell's post-meeting remarks. (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150430
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(Central News Agency Washington 29th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Amidst persistently high energy prices caused by the Middle East war, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) today once again maintained its interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting. This marks the Fed's third consecutive decision to keep interest rates steady.
Following the Fed's announcement of its latest interest rate decision, the market is highly focused on Chairman Jerome Powell's post-meeting remarks. (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150430
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