## The Federal Reserve’s Deliberations The noted Federal Reserve has opted to maintain steady interest rates during its January assembly. The minutes, graciously [released on Wednesday](https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcminutes20250129.pdf), divulge that a majority of the esteemed Fed officials were staunchly in favor of sustaining policy at restrictive levels. ### Anticipations and Economic Vigilance Interestingly, the officials noted thatS&P 500 Hits New Peak as Dow and Nasdaq Climb Amid Tariff and Fed Minutes Speculation