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Fed Holds Rates Steady: 5 Key Takeaways from January 2026 Decision
The Fed just held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% after months of cuts—what does this pause really signal for the economy, inflation, and your investments? The dissents and Powell's measured tone reveal more than meets the eye...
Financial market analysis from 28/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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— Warren Buffett
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