MARKETSSTORY 577· JUNE 23, 2026

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Keeps Hike Option Alive as Inflation Stays Elevated

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its most recent meeting but declined to rule out a future increase, with officials forecasting that U.S. inflation will remain elevated through the remainder of the year…

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