The Fed leaves interest rates unchanged in a range between 5.25% and 5.50%,
the highest since 2001. The cost of money has been at a standstill since July.
The Fed doesn't see a rate cut until it has greater confidence that inflation is moving and approaching 2%.
Inflation has slowed over the past year but still remains high
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The Fed stated this at the end of the two-day meeting, speaking of economic activity that is growing at a rapid pace
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