The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to maintain the federal funds target range at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. The statement described economic activity as solid while noting that inflation remains above the central bank's goal.

For companies, a hold is not the same as easy money. The cost of refinancing still shapes hiring, inventory and acquisition decisions, particularly…

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