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Fed expected to keep US rates on hold

Analysis: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep US interest rates steady, despite ominous signs that inflation is taking a hefty bite out of household budgets while economic growth remains stagnant.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep US interest rates steady when its policymaking panel meets tomorrow, despite ominous signs that inflation is taking a hefty bite out of household budgets while economic growth remains stagnant.