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Economic Pulse: Week of 7/31/26

The FED held its rate steady

During the July meeting of the Fed's Open Market Committee (FOMC), the members decided to keep their rate unchanged, continuing the trend from their previous four meetings in 2026. The last adjustment made by the Fed was a 25-basis-point cut last December.

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(Original air-date: 7/31/26)

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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