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BUSINESS · AUG 4, 2026
Federal Reserve Maintains 3.75% Rate Amid Cut Expectations
The Federal Reserve has held its target interest rate at 3.75% for over seven months as analysts predict potential cuts before year-end.
The Federal Reserve System has maintained its target interest rate at 3.75% for approximately 7.5 months. Despite the current hold, market expectations suggest that further rate cuts may occur before the end of the year.
This outlook is supported by economic indicators including a 4.2% unemployment rate and a consumer sentiment index of 44.8.
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