<h1>Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates at 4.3% amid internal divisions on timing of future cuts</h1> The Federal Reserve Chair stated the central bank will maintain its wait-and-see approach on interest rate cuts despite pressure from the President for immediate reductions. The Fed's rate-setting committee unanimously voted to keep rates unchanged at approximately 4.3 percent, though internal divisions emerged regarding future cuts. Seven members projected no rate cuts this year, while ten forecast at least two reductions. The Chair suggested monitoring economic responses to tariffs and policies over summer before deciding on rate changes, indicating potential cuts wouldn't occur until September. However, two board members suggested cuts could happen as early as July.