US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
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Wed, 28 October 2026
40 reports- Channel News Asia16:23
- Channel News Asia16:23
- staradvertiser.com18:00first to report
WASHINGTON >> The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week’s midterm elections and awaiting further data on the path of inflation.
- Google News - Top Stories18:00
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation CNBC Federal Reserve makes interest rate decision ahead of midterms Fox Business Fed Meeting Live Updates: Interest Rates Hold Steady Despite 'Elevated' Inflation The New York Times Fed Rate Decision Live Coverage Bloomberg.com Fed rate decision live: FOMC holds rates steady after September hike Reuters
- El País (Spain)18:01La Reserva Federal mantiene sin cambios los tipos de interés a menos de una semana de las ‘midterms’
La decisión contó con dos votos disidentes, que defendieron una nueva subida; el repunte de la inflación abre la puerta a un incremento de las tasas en diciembre
- NPR News18:04
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
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- kwit.org28 Oct, 18:04their copy
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- The Hill18:05
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady Wednesday despite stubborn inflation. The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 10-2 to keep the benchmark federal funds rate range at 3.75 percent to 4 percent. Fed board of governors member Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's president Beth Hammack dissented in favor of...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:06
Policymakers vote 10-2 to maintain rate range as Lisa Cook, Beth Hammack dissent in favor of 25-basis-point hike
- El Mundo (Spain)18:13
La decisión, que una vez más no fue por unanimidad, recalca en todo caso la preocupación por la inflación "y la incertidumbre por la situación geopolítica Leer
- perthnow.com.au18:17
The US central bank has held interest rates steady, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until more information on inflation comes in.
- adn.com18:18
The Fed’s decision came even as inflation has heated up and spread beyond the gas pump. It had raised rates a quarter-point last month, the first increase in three years.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- iheart.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.75%–4%, pausing after last month's increase. With inflation still high and midterms ahead, officials signaled no change for now, but investors expect a possible hike at December's meeting.
- fox5atlanta.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 3.9% Wednesday as inflation remained above its 2% target, offering little guidance on its next move.
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- ktvu.com28 Oct, 18:20their copy
- ktiv.com18:20
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:21
Der US-Leitzins bleibt in einer Spanne von 3,75 bis 4,00 Prozent. Zum Jahresende könnte es aber wieder nach oben gehen.
- El Pais English18:24
September’s inflation uptick leaves the door open to a rate hike in December. The decision drew two dissenting votes from policymakers who favored another increase
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:24
Nach der Erhöhung im September belässt die US-Notenbank Fed den Leitzins im Oktober unverändert. Im zuständigen Gremium stimmte eine Minderheit für eine weitere Erhöhung.
- businessday.co.za18:29
Markets expected the pause, while investors see further rate rises likely in December
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- capjournal.com28 Oct, 18:19their copy
- perhamfocus.com28 Oct, 18:19their copy
- South China Morning Post18:37
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. 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. “The accumulation of more information will...
- Al Jazeera English19:05
Rates will remain 3.75-4 percent even as inflation continues to rise.
- Times of India19:09
- The Guardian World19:26
Fed chair Kevin Warsh said politics played no role in pause of interest rate hikes, despite inflation remaining above 3% The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its last board meeting before the midterm elections, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in over 20 years. Two out of 12 board members voted against the pause, preferring to raise rates by a quarter point this meeting, the Fed board said in a statement. Continue reading...
- Le Monde (France)20:03
Si la hausse des prix reste bien supérieure à son objectif, la banque centrale des Etats-Unis a laissé sa politique monétaire inchangée mercredi 28 octobre, à moins d’une semaine des élections de mi-mandat.
- ABC News (Australia)20:23
The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates unchanged at its most recent meeting, but in Australia, high inflation data means we're likely to hike. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
- Google News - Top Stories20:24
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Oil Tops $115 WSJ Fed meeting live updates: Interest rates held steady in split vote, Warsh says politics played 'no role' ahead of midterm elections Yahoo Finance Discover Fed holds interest rates steady in split vote before midterm elections qz.com Federal Reserve makes interest rate decision ahead of midterms Fox Business Fed highlights economic strength but muddies outlook for Treasuries Reuters
- wcbm.com20:30
The Federal Reserve is keeping rates the same after a 0.25 percent hike earlier this fall. Rates will now stay between 3.75 to 4 percent. The vote was 10-2, as […]
- wkjc.com20:30
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers remarks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meetings at Federal Reserve Headquarters on Oct. 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged even as inflation remains elevated. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as the economy faces a monthslong surge of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.The Fed's benchmark interest...
- littleapplepost.com20:30
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh image courtesy CSPAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Feder
- Google News - Top Stories21:17
Federal Reserve makes interest rate decision ahead of midterms Fox Business Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation CNBC Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation AP News Did the Fed just make a huge mistake? CNN Fed leaves rates steady as governor Lisa Cook dissents Axios
- ANSA (Italy)21:23
Warsh: 'Nessun ruolo delle midterm sulla mossa'. Le Borse in rialzo, ora tocca alla Bce
- Google News - Top Stories21:27
Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite ‘Elevated’ Inflation The New York Times Did the Fed just make a huge mistake? CNN Warsh Says Politics Played No Role in Fed's Rate Decision by Group He Is 'Honored' to Lead U.S. News & World Report Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again CNBC Fed leaves rates steady as governor Lisa Cook dissents Axios
- Google News - Top Stories21:29
Fed leaves rates steady as governor Lisa Cook dissents Axios Did the Fed just make a huge mistake? CNN Why a Fed rate hike is likely coming in December Yahoo Federal Reserve makes interest rate decision ahead of midterms Fox Business Fed holds rates steady as a governor and president dissent together for the first time since 1992 Fortune
- Bloomberg Politics22:26
Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan's Ford School and former Chief Economist of the Department of Labor, says the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged is puzzling because another increase is still likely. Stevenson says policymakers may be waiting to see whether the economy slows further before raising rates again. Stevenson says uncertainty around the midterm elections and potential changes in fiscal policy could also affect how high...
- PBS NewsHour22:40
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged even as officials acknowledged that inflation remains elevated, the federal judge overseeing the prosecution of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro died at the age of 92 and hundreds of passengers aboard a cruise ship found themselves stranded in Cambodia after their trip was cut short due to high fuel prices.
- The Hill22:47
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed holds rate steady ahead of midterms Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady Wednesday despite stubborn inflation. © Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 10-2 to keep the...
Thu, 29 October 2026
4 reports- freepressjournal.in02:20
US Fed holds rates at 3.75%-4% in a 10-2 vote, citing inflation risks while giving no clear indication of a December rate hike.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)08:39
Americká centrální banka ponechala základní úrokovou sazbu beze změny v pásmu 3,75 procenta až 4 procenta. FED se tak rozhodl, přestože inflace dosáhla v září meziročně skoro čtyř procent. „Nebylo to překvapení. Ale myslím, že důvod pro vyšší sazby ve Spojených státech stále existuje. Pravděpodobnost, že FED ještě jednou v tomto roce zvýší úrokové sazby, není vůbec malá,“ říká v rozhovoru pro Český rozhlas Plus ekonom Dominik Rusinko.
- Google News - Europe query13:18
European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 2.5% CNBC
- Bloomberg Politics13:47
Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says the FOMC was right to leave interest rates unchanged. He speaks about what Chairman Kevin Warsh could do next on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Fri, 30 October 2026
1 report- The Hill17:00
The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates between 3.75 percent and 4 percent during its recent meeting, a decision supported by analysis suggesting that recent inflation was primarily driven by energy costs rather than widespread economic pressure.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- forexcrunch.com01:35
The Fed held rates at 3.75%-4% in a 10-2 vote with two hawkish dissents; bitcoin slipped below $80,000 as markets priced a December hike.