Federal Reserve stands pat amid rare FOMC dissents—Powell's chairmanship enters final stretch (United States · central bank)

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Federal Reserve stands pat amid rare FOMC dissents—Powell's chairmanship enters final stretch (United States · central bank)

CNBC reports the April meeting held the federal funds rate in a 3.5%–3.75% target band—priced as a fait accompli—yet dissent split the FOMC 8–4: Stephen Miran a…

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Federal Reserve: Holds the funds rate at 3.50%–3.75%; FOMC splits 8–4; statement flags elevated inflation with an energy-driven component

CNBC reports the Fed kept the federal funds target range at 3.50%–3.75% at its April 2026 meeting—third straight hold—but with an 8–4 vote and unusual dissent, …

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