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The US central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75% following its meeting this week, yet almost half of its policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year.

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Who
Federal Reserve policymakers
What
The US central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75% following its meeting this week, yet almost half of its policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:34:00 GMT · 12h 43m ago
Where
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Why
Policymaker split reflects ongoing concerns regarding inflation remaining above target despite moderating economic activity.
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The decision and policymaker split generated market uncertainty, leading to a sell-off in US technology stocks and a 1.21% decline in the S&P 500 Index.

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