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Watch live: Powell gives remarks after Fed keeps interest rates steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give remarks Wednesday afternoon after the nation’s central bank opted to keep short-term interest rates steady between 3.5 percent and 3.75 percent.

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Fed meeting live: Central bank leaves interest rates unchanged

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WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Powell holds a press conference after announcing interest rate decision

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Fed decision as it happened: Central bank holds interest rates steady, Powell signals no rush to loosen policy further as US economy powers ahead

Welcome to the FT’s live coverage of the first Federal Reserve interest rate decision of 2026.

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Fed meeting updates: DOJ probe against Powell looms as Fed set to leave interest rates untouched

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WATCH LIVE: Fed chair Powell holds news conference on interest rate decision

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Powell Advises Next Fed Chair to ‘Stay Out of Elected Politics’

“Stay out of elected politics,” Powell said.

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Economist weighs in on Powell’s advice to next Fed chair

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Fed Chair Powell: Economy has surprised us with its strength

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Watch live: Jerome Powell delivers interest rate decision in first public event since DOJ inquiry

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to deliver the central bank’s decision on interest rates in a press conference on Wednesday afternoon following a two-day policy meeting. The embattled chairman faced the ire of President Donald Trump last year for refusing to lower national interest rates.

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Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on 'firm footing' and current rate level not restrictive

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but traders are looking for hints on next steps for policy.

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Stock market today: Nasdaq rises as Powell sees improving outlook; Tesla soars (live coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index wavers Wednesday after the Fed holds its key rate steady. Tesla earnings are due late.

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Powell's guidance on rates is what matters most

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's guidance on the likelihood of future interest-rate cuts is what matters most today, economists at Citi said. If Powell leans hawkish or dovish, that will be the key signal. But which way will he lean?