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  "id": 16937731,
  "title": "Fed holds rates steady as it awaits 'accumulation of more information'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/fed-holds-rates-steady-as-it-awaits-accumulation-of-more-information",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T18:18:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446339/fed-holds-rates-steady-as-it-awaits-accumulation-of-more-information"
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  "account": "On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a range of 3.75%-4.00%, as anticipated, postponing any adjustments until after the upcoming US midterm elections. The central bank maintained its benchmark rate within the current range while acknowledging that inflation remains \"elevated.\" The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) upgraded its assessment of the economy to \"strong\" and hinted that further rate hikes may be necessary depending on how inflation performs.\n\nThe decision came in a 10-2 vote, with dissenting opinions from Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, both of whom called for a quarter-percentage-point rate increase. This marks a noticeable shift from the September meeting, where the Fed's forward guidance was more cautious.\n\nThe upgraded economic outlook, consistent investment, and steady job growth were cited as reasons for maintaining rates. However, concerns about the broadening of inflation and rising energy costs, particularly for diesel fuel, remain prominent. Inflation has been a central issue in the political races leading up to the November 3 election, with the outcome potentially determining the political landscape and the Fed's oversight.\n\nWarsh, who opposes further rate hikes, will provide more details on the Fed's decision and economic outlook in a press conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT. Market participants anticipate additional rate hikes in December and beyond to tackle inflation, which is currently nearly a percentage point above the Fed's 2% target and has shown minimal progress in recent months.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week’s US midterm elections and awaiting further data on the path of inflation. In a 10-2 decision, the US central bank said it would maintain its benchmark interest rate within the current 3.75%-4.00% range while acknowledging that inflation…",
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