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Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as trade war roils markets.

The central bank predicts weaker year-end economic growth and higher inflation.

The Fed expects two quarter-point rate cuts by the end of 2025 , matching its previous prediction.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged the Fed to lower interest rates.

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English

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