The Federal Reserve holds interest rates at its current level in its first policy meeting under newly installed chair Kevin Walsh. Multiple reports say the decision comes as the central bank’s leadership changes following Walsh’s appointment by President Donald Trump. In the meeting referenced by the outlets, the Fed keeps rates unchanged, indicating that the policy stance remains broadly consistent despite the transition to new chair leadership. The coverage frames the appointment as part of a broader shift in direction, but the immediate outcome is that the Fed does not implement rate changes at this time. The reports do not provide additional details within the shared text on the Fed’s broader economic assessment, voting breakdown, or any forward guidance. Overall, the articles agree on the central point: the Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold during its first meeting with Walsh as chair, setting the stage for subsequent decisions as the new leadership continues to shape monetary policy going forward.