Status quo maintained, but monetary stance considered irrelevant. Rates to remain unchanged. MPC interest rate decision voted 5 to 1. Financial markets volatile, with banking shares retreating. Experts believe rate easing odds have lengthened.
NY Fed’s John Williams flags need to gather more information on inflation risks before rate decisions
Federal Reserve officials John Williams and Alberto Musalem have flagged persistent inflation risks, with rapid AI infrastructure investment potentially adding to price pressures. Williams backed