Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.

AI-driven demand, Iran war and the newly announced tariffs also call for higher rates. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jul 29), with surging inflation fueled by President Donald Trump's war on Iran seeing three of the…

The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate some policymakers may dissent, advocating for a rate increase. Surging…

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, with markets increasingly pricing in a September hike. Persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, elevated…

The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, awaiting clearer inflation signals. Renewed fighting linked to Iran pressures oil prices and clouds economic outlook.…

Central bank remains on sidelines as oil prices surge after Iran war escalation