Fed worried about inflation worsening in pausing rate cuts: ‘High degree of uncertainty'
1. Fed officials see rising inflation risks influencing interest rates. 2. Consumer prices rose 3% in January, up from a low of 2.4%. 3. Fed keeps rates at 4.3% amid economic uncertainty and inflation concerns. 4. Market expects no further rate cuts until July, with cautious outlook. 5. Proposed tariffs might raise inflation, but Fed sees potential temporary effects.