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Federal Reserve to hold first interest rate vote of 2026

The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% amid mixed economic signals and labor market weakness, despite ongoing DOJ probe of Chair Powell.

Summary by Spectrum News
Wednesday’s vote will be the first since Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced he is under investigation by the Justice Department.

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Washington. The US Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Committee (Fed, Central Bank) began its first meeting in 2026 on Tuesday, after which it is expected that interest rates will remain unchanged, contrary to President Donald Trump's desire for a reduction in rates.The meeting began at 10:00 (15:00 GMT), according to a spokesman for the institution, and will conclude on Wednesday. Markets expect them to maintain rates between 3.50% and 3.75%.The m…

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Spectrum News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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