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The Federal Reserve is hitting pause.

The Fed held interest rates steady this week after cutting rates three times since September, as policymakers weigh signs of a stabilizing job market against inflation that remains above target. Despite pressure from President Trump for more aggressive rate cuts, most Fed officials said now is the time to wait and watch the data.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the Fed's decision means, why two governors dissented, how political pressure is colliding with central bank independence, and what investors should watch next as inflation, employment, and future rate cuts hang in the balance.

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Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5690136/federal-reserve-interest-rates-jobs-labor-inflation