In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.
A cooler CPI report brought welcome news for investors, but persistent inflation pressures and higher oil prices continue to complicate the Fed's outlook.
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