Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 1)

    • The Fed maintained key interest rate at 5.25 to 5.5 per cent, as “further progress” has been made towards its 2 per cent inflation goal.
    • The Fed maintained key interest rate at 5.25 to 5.5 per cent, as “further progress” has been made towards its 2 per cent inflation goal. PHOTO: REUTERS
    Published Thu, Aug 1, 2024 · 06:30 PM

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