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Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, defies pressure from Trump

Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, defies pressure from Trump

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, defying President Trump's demands to lower rates to ease the economy's transition under his aggressive trade agenda.

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