Washington, United States, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressure

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2026-01-28

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists President Donald Trump's mounting pressure for cuts. Trump has sharply escalated his targeting of the Fed since returning to the White House, seeking to oust a key official among its leadership in what chairman Jerome Powell said could be the "most important legal case" in the institution'......

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