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Friday, July 31

Economy

Fed Holds Rates at 3.50–3.75% for Fifth Straight Meeting as Three Officials Dissent

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The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 on July 29 to hold its benchmark rate at 3.50–3.75%, the fifth consecutive hold. Three regional Fed presidents dissented, pushing for a hike and citing inflation that has exceeded the 2% target for more than five years.

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Until rates drop, high-yield savings accounts and CDs still reward patient savers, while variable-rate credit card and HELOC balances remain costly to carry.

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