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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 28). US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372489/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-despite-surging-inflation

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The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 to 4.00 percent, despite high inflation pressures, reflecting market expectations and the need for additional economic data before making further decisions. The committee's 10-2 vote came days before midterm elections where rising living costs are a significant concern.

Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at a range of 3.75%-4.00%, despite persistently high inflation driven by the war in Iran and rising energy prices. In a 10-2 vote, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that additional rate hikes may still be necessary but will require more data to confirm. The move comes days before the midterm elections, where economic issues like cost of living have been major concerns for voters. President Donald Trump had criticized previous rate increases and again urged lower interest rates earlier this month.

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The move comes just days ahead of the US midterm elections, in which the rising cost of living has been a key issue

left frames the Fed's decision as politically motivated
citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation

right supports the Fed's cautious approach to rate hikes

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Fed Federal Open Market Committee The US Federal Reserve US Fed

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Fed ORG · 1× Federal Open Market Committee ORG · 1× The US Federal Reserve ORG · 1× US Fed ORG · 1×

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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation The move comes just days ahead of the US midterm elections, in which the rising cost of living has been a key issue The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29

2026-10-29 · South China Morning Post

US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation · assertive framing

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inflation → hold → elections

The 12-member Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 to 4.00 per cent, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation, after having hiked for the first time in three years at its previous meeting in September. asserted

Committee → vote → September

“The accumulation of more information will help the committee determine the policy stance appropriate to ensure a timely return of inflation to the committee’s 2 per cent goal,” the Fed said in a statement announcing its decision. asserted

Fed → help → decision