Washington, United States, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed expected to keep rates steady as it opens key meeting

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2026-01-27

The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, poised to keep interest rates unchanged as officials gauge the health of the jobs market and try to manage stubborn inflation. The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) started its gathering at 10 am Eastern Time (1500 GMT) as scheduled, a central bank spokesperson said. The meeting comes as the Fed faces sharp challenges from President Donald Trump's administration, sp......

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