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US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged

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Publish Date
Thu, 30 Jan 2025, 8:03pm
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US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 30 Jan 2025, 8:03pm

The US Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, due to stubbornly high inflation.

US President Donald Trump has voiced his disapproval with this move and accused the central bank of mishandling the economy.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks this result - and explains why it's unsurprising rates were left on hold.

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