Fed Holds Rates Steady Before Midterms
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The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue.
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook, currently targeted by President Donald Trump for removal from the central bank, dissented in favour of a quarter-percentage-point rate hike, as did Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, a consistently hawkish voice who also dissented in July for the same reason
Last month, Fed officials raised rates for the first time since 2023, citing rising inflation.
After the Fed announces its rate decision, Mr. Warsh will speak at a news conference, where his remarks will be closely watched for hints about the Fed's next steps.
Inflation picked up in September, when consumer prices rose 3.7% compared with a year earlier.
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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged despite inflation rising from 3.4% in August to 3.7% in September. The decision came amid soaring fuel costs and consumer concerns about rising prices, particularly in housing and energy sectors. Two officials dissented, advocating for a rate hike due to inflationary pressures, while the Fed stated it needs more data before making further…
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation →3 articles from NBC News on this storyThe Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, despite dissents from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Fed Governor Lisa Cook, who advocated for a quarter-point rate hike. Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that the decision was not influenced by politics and assured that the central bank remains focused on maintaining inflation at or below 2%. The article highlights concerns over rising energy costs…
Fed holds rates steady despite dissents →2 articles from Semafor on this storyOn October 28, 2026, the US Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate unchanged within the range of 3.75% to 4.00%, despite ongoing high inflation pressures. This decision followed a vote by the 12-member committee with two dissenting votes advocating for an immediate quarter-point increase. The Fed cited the need for further data before making another rate adjustment, aiming to return inflation to its two…
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation →2 articles from The Hindu on this storyThe Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate target between 3.75% and 4.00%, as announced after a two-day meeting in Washington. This move, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, was largely expected but caused market uncertainty due to concerns about potential last-minute changes before the midterm elections amid high inflation rates. Two members of the committee—Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Bank…
Fed holds interest rates steady before elections, with two dissents →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this storyThe US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its final meeting before the midterm elections, with inflation currently above 3%. This decision follows a rate hike in September amid concerns over rising inflation driven by the war in the Middle East and high oil prices. Economic experts suggest that raising rates may not address supply-driven inflation effectively and could…
Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms →The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday, amid high inflation and just days before the midterm elections. Markets predict that the central bank will maintain current rates at 3.75% to 4%, though there's a 75% chance of a quarter-point increase in December as economists weigh economic stability against rising prices. In September, inflation reached a four-month high at…
Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loom →Show 6 more outlets
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged during its recent meeting despite high inflation, which has risen to 3.7% year-over-year as of September. The central bank’s decision not to increase rates amid rising consumer prices could be influenced by upcoming midterm elections. Economists predict the Fed will likely raise rates in December to address persistent inflationary pressures.
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn →The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates within the 3.75% to 4.00% range, as widely expected, due to upcoming midterm elections and pending economic data. The S&P 500 rose by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones gained 149 points (or 0.3%) in mid-afternoon trade; the Nasdaq remained largely unchanged. Futures indicate the Australian sharemarket will open with a 0.3% rise, reflecting global market optimism despite…
Fed keeps rates on hold; ASX set to rise, Wall Street steady →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.
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation →The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 percent after a 10-2 vote, citing strong economic activity and resilient domestic spending despite rising inflation, which reached 3.7 percent in September according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. The decision reflects the Fed’s “wait and see” approach as it awaits further data before deciding on future policy actions, with its…
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the US →The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged during its most recent meeting, maintaining them within a range of 3.75%-4.00%, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, Australian markets are anticipating a potential rate hike due to high inflation. Global stock indexes remained stable following the Fed’s decision, with slight fluctuations observed across major Wall Street indices. Other significant…
Live: US Fed holds rates unchanged, chance of local rise more than 75pc →On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve decided to maintain current interest rates without change, even as inflation remains high. This decision follows a rate increase implemented in September aimed at curbing inflationary pressures. CBS News correspondent Kelly O'Grady provides analysis of this policy move.
Federal reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation →Analysis
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- 26 Oct
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday before raising them again in December.
- 28 Oct
Fed Governor Lisa Cook, currently targeted by President Donald Trump for removal from the central bank, dissented in favour of a quarter-percentage-point rate hike, as did Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, a consistently hawkish voice who also dissented in July for the same reason
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28 Oct Federal reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflationOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve decided to maintain current interest rates without change, even as inflation remains high. This decision follows a rate increase implemented in September aimed at curbing inflationary pressures. CBS News correspondent Kelly O'Grady provides analysis of this policy move.CBS News- 28 Oct Live: US Fed holds rates unchanged, chance of local rise more than 75pcThe US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged during its most recent meeting, maintaining them within a range of 3.75%-4.00%, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, Australian markets are anticipating a potential rate hike due to high inflation. Global stock indexes remained stable following the Fed’s decision, with slight fluctuations observed across major Wall Street indices. Other significant…ABC News (AU)
28 Oct U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflationOn October 28, 2026, the US Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate unchanged within the range of 3.75% to 4.00%, despite ongoing high inflation pressures. This decision followed a vote by the 12-member committee with two dissenting votes advocating for an immediate quarter-point increase. The Fed cited the need for further data before making another rate adjustment, aiming to return inflation to its two…The Hindu
28 Oct Fed holds rates steady despite dissentsThe Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, despite dissents from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Fed Governor Lisa Cook, who advocated for a quarter-point rate hike. Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that the decision was not influenced by politics and assured that the central bank remains focused on maintaining inflation at or below 2%. The article highlights concerns over rising energy costs…Semafor
28 Oct Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the USThe Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 percent after a 10-2 vote, citing strong economic activity and resilient domestic spending despite rising inflation, which reached 3.7 percent in September according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. The decision reflects the Fed’s “wait and see” approach as it awaits further data before deciding on future policy actions, with its…Al Jazeera
28 Oct Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in final vote before midterms
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28 Oct US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflationThe 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.South China Morning Post
28 Oct Fed Chair Warsh holds press conference on interest rate decision
NBC News28 Oct Fed keeps rates on hold; ASX set to rise, Wall Street steadyThe Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates within the 3.75% to 4.00% range, as widely expected, due to upcoming midterm elections and pending economic data. The S&P 500 rose by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones gained 149 points (or 0.3%) in mid-afternoon trade; the Nasdaq remained largely unchanged. Futures indicate the Australian sharemarket will open with a 0.3% rise, reflecting global market optimism despite…Sydney Morning Herald
28 Oct Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubbornThe Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged during its recent meeting despite high inflation, which has risen to 3.7% year-over-year as of September. The central bank’s decision not to increase rates amid rising consumer prices could be influenced by upcoming midterm elections. Economists predict the Fed will likely raise rates in December to address persistent inflationary pressures.NPR
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28 Oct Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite rising inflationOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged despite inflation rising from 3.4% in August to 3.7% in September. The decision came amid soaring fuel costs and consumer concerns about rising prices, particularly in housing and energy sectors. Two officials dissented, advocating for a rate hike due to inflationary pressures, while the Fed stated it needs more data before making further…NBC News
28 Oct Fed holds interest rates steady before elections, with two dissentsThe Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate target between 3.75% and 4.00%, as announced after a two-day meeting in Washington. This move, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, was largely expected but caused market uncertainty due to concerns about potential last-minute changes before the midterm elections amid high inflation rates. Two members of the committee—Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Bank…Washington Examiner- 28 Oct WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks after interest rate decisionKevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve Chairman, will speak about the central bank's latest interest rate decision at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Despite ongoing concerns over high inflation influenced by rising energy costs related to the conflict in Iran, Warsh is anticipated to maintain current interest rates unchanged.Washington Examiner
28 Oct Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loomThe Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday, amid high inflation and just days before the midterm elections. Markets predict that the central bank will maintain current rates at 3.75% to 4%, though there's a 75% chance of a quarter-point increase in December as economists weigh economic stability against rising prices. In September, inflation reached a four-month high at…ABC News (US)
28 Oct Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midtermsThe US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its final meeting before the midterm elections, with inflation currently above 3%. This decision follows a rate hike in September amid concerns over rising inflation driven by the war in the Middle East and high oil prices. Economic experts suggest that raising rates may not address supply-driven inflation effectively and could…The Guardian- 28 Oct Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflationThe Federal Reserve is likely to maintain interest rates unchanged during its October 28, 2026, meeting despite recent spikes in inflation driven by the Iran war and increased energy costs. Inflation has risen to 3.7% year-over-year as of September, up significantly from 2.4% in February before the conflict began. The decision comes amid political pressure, with President Trump criticizing past rate hikes, and…The Hindu
26 Oct Federal Reserve expected to tap brakes on rate hikesThe Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain current interest rates on Wednesday but plans another increase in December. This decision is seen as favorable for the Trump administration amid midterm elections pressure. Despite uncertainty, some officials suggest a cautious approach due to mixed economic signals such as fluctuating consumer sentiment and rising bond yields. TD Securities analysts predict potential…Semafor
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