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Economic Pulse: Week of 1/30/26

The FED held its rate steady

After reducing its interest rates three times last fall, the Federal Reserve (FED) held its rate constant during its January meeting.

Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review.

Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

(Original air-date: 1/30/26)

Dr. Kamran Afshar is the host of the weekly WDIY feature Economic Pulse, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Vice President.
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