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Fed holds rates before midterms; grand jury clears Cassidy Hutchinson

Fed holds rates before midterms; grand jury clears Cassidy Hutchinson

By Salma El-Sakka

Two significant developments unfolded in Washington: the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in its final policy meeting before the midterm elections, and a grand jury declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.

Federal Reserve maintains interest rates

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, opting for stability in its last vote before the November midterms. The decision reflects the central bank's cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson

A grand jury has declined to bring charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide in the Trump White House. The decision ends a legal threat that had drawn significant political attention.

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