In its first decision since the tariff announcements, the Fed kept rates unchanged as expected. Last month, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned of potential conflict between fighting inflation and economic slowdown. Now, investors await Powell's press conference scheduled for 21:30 (Israel time), where the chairman is expected to address White House pressure for rate cuts and the anticipated impact of new tariffs on price indices and Fed forecasts for the remainder of the year.
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