Fed Chair Jerome Powell answers reporters' questions at a news conference in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. Fed Chair Jerome Powell answers reporters' questions at a news conference in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

Economists said they are more confident the Fed is committed to rate cuts next year following its decision Wednesday to keep rates at their current level.

The Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave the Federal Funds Rate in the 5.25% to 5.5% range – the third meeting it has left rates alone since it last raised rates 25 basis points in July.

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