The Fed held its benchmark rate steady as widely expected, stressing a patient approach while it gathers more information on inflation's return to the 2 percent goal. Starting in 2027 the committee will still meet eight times, but one meeting will have no rate vote or post-meeting statement, and strategy meetings rise to two, leaving six chances to adjust rates outside emergency meetings. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both dissented; Cook had not dissented at all since joining in 2022, which made her vote a surprise. Chair Kevin Warsh said AI is one of several factors driving a strong expansion. The press conference was cut to half an hour, with reporters limited to one question each.
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