Fed Keeps Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty
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The Federal Reserve maintains steady US interest rates amidst Middle East conflict uncertainty, with Chairman Jerome Powell emphasizing the need for clarity on energy supplies, prices, and inflation. Fuel costs surge worldwide, prompting the Fed to delay any changes until the situation stabilizes. Powell acknowledges the unpredictability of the situation, with recent strikes exacerbating the supply crunch. Inflation, already above the Feds target for five years, is further pushed up by fuel price surges and Trumps tariffs. The Fed anticipates core inflation at 2.7% this year, unemployment at 4.4%, and growth at 2.4%. Powell navigates a delicate balance between downside risks to jobs and upside inflation risks. Trumps nomination of Kevin Warsh for Powells replacement could lead to quicker rate reductions, but a recent judges dismissal of a Justice Department probe into Fed renovations may keep Powell in his current role, potentially blocking aggressive cuts.
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