As widely expected, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it has decided to leave interest rates unchanged.
The Fed maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25 to 2.50 percent for the third consecutive meeting.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.