Graded English news article at A2 level.
Major central banks around the world, including the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England, have decided to keep interest rates at their current levels at their latest meetings. The decisions come as inflation in many developed countries remains slightly above the 2 percent target. The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 4.5 percent, while the European Central Bank maintained rates at 3.75 percent. Central bank officials said they want to see more evidence that inflation is moving steadily toward their targets before making any changes. The decisions were widely expected by financial markets, and stock markets around the world showed little reaction. Economists say the next few months of inflation data will be crucial in determining whether rate cuts begin later this year.
This piece is graded at CEFR level A2, it belongs to business, published on 2026-07-25.
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