Event Brief
Fed holds key rates steady amid Middle East uncertainty
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Federal Reserve held key interest rates steady, citing uncertainty from the Middle East conflict.
WHO: U.S. Federal Reserve
WHAT: Held key rates steady while pointing to Middle East conflict-driven uncertainty.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: The Middle East conflict was cited as fueling a high level of uncertainty.
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