Why the Fed held rates of interest regular after 3 consecutive cuts

The Federal Reserve, as anticipated, left its benchmark rate of interest unchanged on Wednesday. The determination to maintain the speed at its present mark comes after the central financial institution ended 2025 with three consecutive fee cuts. CBS News enterprise analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the choice.

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