The Federal Reserve in the United States leaves interest rates without change amid economic uncertainty Economic inflation

The central bank kept fixed rates despite a violent reaction from US President Donald Trump.

The Federal Reserve of the United States left its record price unchanged despite the pressure from President Donald Trump to reduce prices.

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said it would leave its short -term rate unchanged at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent.

The central bank’s decision was largely in line with expectations, and has not reduced interest rates since December.

The decision comes at a time when political makers weighs signs of weakening the economy. US retail numbers fell more than expected in its report from the US Department of Commerce yesterday. The report of the unemployed demands came last week from the US Department of Labor at its highest level in eight months in 248,000.

but, Last job report It showed that the unemployment rate was fixed at 4.2 percent, indicating that the labor market, with slowdown, is still somewhat stable.

“The committee seeks to achieve the maximum level of employment and inflation at a rate of 2 percent during the longer term. Unscreed on economic expectations may shrink but still high,” the central bank said in a statement.

“The President of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell has little urgency to relieve. But if there is any mitigation that has happened, it would be a great motivation, and he would reduce the expenses of American benefits,” said Michael Ashley Shuelman, partner and chief investment employee in Running Point Capital Advisors.

Politics makers look at the changes that are looming on the horizon and are constantly turning into Trump’s tariff policies as well as escalating tensions in the Middle East. While the oil prices were declining before the Israeli attack last week on Iran and its revenge strikes, concerns about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz with escalating tensions Fears fed by prices It can rise in the coming weeks.

Trump criticizes Powell

Before announcing the average, Trump expressed his disappointment in the central bank’s decision to maintain rates in the past few months.

“Powell is very late,” he said, referring to his desire for price discounts. “I call it” it is too late because it is always late. I mean, if I look at it, every time I did this, I was 100 percent right, it was wrong. “

He added, “He may have to impose something,” but it is not clear what Trump means that.

He also suggested that the central bank should lead. “Maybe I should go to the Federal Reserve,” Trump said. “Should I be allowed to appoint myself to the Federal Reserve? I will do much better than these people.”

Powell’s term is scheduled to end in May, and Trump has recently made his speech at the launch of the Central Bank President.

Trump said: “What I will do, as you know, is about nine months ago, he has to end and fortunately … I would never return to compensate him, (former President Joe) re -set him,” Trump said.