Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high, citing 'lack of further progress' on inflation

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The Fed is expected to keep interest rates at a 23-year high Wednesday, but investors will be listening for any signs of how long they will have to wait...

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and reiterated plans to hold rates steady, noting there has been a lack of further progress on inflation returning to its 2% target.

In a policy statement, Fed officials said “In recent months, there has been a lack of further progress towards the committee’s 2% inflation objective.” Officials reiterated that they need to gain greater confidence before lowering rates. The central bank will reinvest any principal payments in excess of this cap into Treasury securities.

 

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