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Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains

Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
BBC Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 18:41 UTC 1 min read
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The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
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