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The Federal Reserve recently held interest rates steady amid uncertainty but faces internal dissent about future hikes.

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged in its latest meeting due to elevated economic uncertainty. While the majority of policymakers supported this hold, three members dissented and voted for a rate hike, indicating some disagreement about the direction of monetary policy. This decision coincided with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting stock markets.