The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, resisting pressure from President Trump to reduce them as his escalating trade disputes threaten U.S. economic growth.
The central bank’s monetary policy committee emphasized that it’s monitoring developing risks closely, however, and Chairman Jerome Powell said during a news conference that a number of members believe rates may need to decrease in the future.
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