PBS News Hour - Segments

News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increase

July 29, 2026·5 min
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials voted in favor of raising rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, President Trump unveiled a $22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport in his latest effort to remake the region and the earthquake death toll in Japan stands at 18. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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