The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.

Source: Bloomberg, 5:37

The decision was largely expected by investors, who have seen markets begin to churn amid ongoing concerns about higher oil prices and AI spending.

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.