on hold

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Other major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, have so far kept rates on hold as they assess the fallout from the conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Nevertheless, investors were worried that a labor market on the mend would make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify leaving interest rates on hold.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Investors expect the bank to keep its key rate on hold at 0% at its next meeting on June 18, and through the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The United States and Iran have both signalled that they would prefer not to go back to the war that has been on hold since the ceasefire was announced on 8 April.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Actually, our training is going to have to be put on hold for a minute because I have to take care of something,” he said.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad