The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its current interest rate position at 4.25-4.5% during Wednesday’s meeting, despite pressure from President Trump for immediate rate cuts. Fed Chairman Powell is deliberately taking a low-profile approach to avoid conflict with the administration while preserving the central bank’s independence. This stance comes amid Trump’s recent demands for lower rates and his suggestion that falling oil prices will create room for monetary easing.
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