‘Politics played no role’: Fed hits pause button ahead of midterms

The US central bank has left interest rates on hold, but inflation data due later this week is expected to show another increase in prices.

smh.com.au ·3h ago

‘Politics played no role’: Fed hits pause button ahead of midterms

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