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Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today's FOMC meeting

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Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5% .

The rate has remained at that level since President Trump took office in January .

The last time the Fed cut rates was in December 2024 , when it trimmed rates by 0.25 percentage points.

A higher benchmark rate can make borrowing more expensive for businesses and consumers.

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