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Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms

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The GuardianFed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
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US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald Trump The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its last rate-setting meeting before the midterm elections,…

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