# Fed Holds Rates as Inflation Cools | Concord News

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Podcast: [Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/concord-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600694)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:12:34+00:00
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The Fed just paused its rate hikes, keeping borrowing costs steady at 5.25% to 5.5%, signaling a cautious wait as inflation cools but remains above target. With economic growth slowing and unemployment rising in projections, the central bank is balancing price control against recession risk — and everyone’s watching to see if this pause means lower costs or a looming second round of hikes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/49b4c100b57ba8a1

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