The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. However, the decision revealed significant disagreements among officials. Three policymakers opposed the statement’s bias towards lowering borrowing costs. Inflation is a growing concern, partly due to rising global energy prices. This marks the most divided decision since 1992, setting the stage for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rallies to sharply higher close; chip surge offsets Iran worries
US markets closed higher led by chip stocks, with Micron boosting sentiment through a massive investment plan tied to AI demand. Gains came despite rising
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