Federal Reserve keeps key rate unchanged even as four officials dissent, most in almost 34 years
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming months, moves that attracted the most dissents since October 1992.
The Fed on Wednesday kept its short-term rate at 3.6% and retained language in its statement suggesting the next move would be a rate reduction.
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Prime Capital Financial CIO Will McGough assesses the markets and oil amid the situation in Iran, the earnings season and the Federal Reserve meeting on Mornings with Maria.
This story about the Federal Reserve’s April interest rate decision is developing and will be updated with further details.
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