Fed holds interest rates for the fifth meeting this year, underscoring inflation fears
The decision was largely expected by investors, who have seen markets begin to churn amid ongoing concerns about higher oil prices and AI spending.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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- Topic signals: developing story metadata
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