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Fed Maintains Rates Amid Economic Stabilization, Dissent Among Trump Appointees

Fed Maintains Rates Amid Economic Stabilization, Dissent Among Trump Appointees

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2026-01-28 21:16:02
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Jerome Powell signaled cautious Optimism as the Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing improved growth prospects and a stabilizing labor market. The decision reflects a calculated pause after three consecutive "maintenance" cuts earlier this year. Inflation remains slightly elevated, but not enough to warrant immediate action.

Division emerged with Trump-appointed governors Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller voting for another quarter-point cut—Miran's fourth dissent. Powell had previously advocated for more aggressive half-point cuts, but his influence wanes as his term concludes this week. The committee's statement emphasized "solid" economic expansion despite modest job gains.

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