Event Brief
Fed holds key rate steady amid high inflation
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Federal Reserve keeps its key interest rate unchanged as inflation remains elevated, linked to the Iran war and energy prices.
WHO: Federal Reserve policymakers
WHAT: Voted to leave the key interest rate unchanged
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Persistently high inflation, driven by the Iran war and a spike in energy prices, though the Fed is holding steady for now.
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