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What’s next for US interest rates?

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive month, but there is a possibility of a rate hike in December. The benchmark interest rate remains at its highest level in 22 years. The next interest rate decision will be made in December, and it is uncertain whether rates will be raised. The Fed uses interest rates to stimulate or slow down the economy. Rate...